INTERNAL MEDICINE

Wellstar Health System/WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

Marietta, Georgia

ACGME ID1401200929
Program Code1814140C0
NRMP Code1814140C0 | 1814140M0

The mission of our residency program is to deliver exceptional and personalized training to develop the next generation of physicians to provide the h

Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

17

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

156

Application Deadline

October 10, 2025

Year 1 Seats

17

Interviews Last Year

156
46%

Interview Ratio

9.2

% US MD

31.5

% IMG

35.2
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Interviews Last Year

156

Interview to Seat Ratio

9.2

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
220
Step 2 CK
220

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$63,396
PGY-2
$65,495
PGY-3
$68,270

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

227-262

Silver Signal → Invite

32%

Gold Signal → Invite

52%

No Signal → Invite

8%

US IMG → Invite

5%

Non-US IMG → Invite

6%

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

17

Year 2 Size

17

Year 3 Size

17

Application Deadline

October 10, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

51

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

70

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

1814140C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

17

Year 2 Program Size

17

Year 3 Program Size

17

% IMG Residents

35.2 %

% US MD Residents

31.5 %

% DO Residents

33.3 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

51

Total Physician Faculty

26

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.4

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

63396

Year 2 Compensation

65495

Year 3 Compensation

68270

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

21 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

70 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1.2

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

October 10, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

156

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1814140C0 | 1814140M0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-13 to 2026-02-13

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-19 to 2027-02-19

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

Wellstar Health System

Primary Institution

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Participant Institutions

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

39753

Annual ED Visits

107867

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

On-site child careFree parkingOn-call meal allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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USA 6

Fatma Aldihri

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Augusta, GA, USA

Ahmad Al-Rafati

Mercer University School of Medicine

Macon, GA, USA

Matthew Lambert

University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pikeville, KY, USA

Kevin K. Ndukwe

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dothan, AL, USA

Mykenna Nichols

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Ruta Panchal

Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA, USA

Turkey 1

Mahmut Demirturk

Gulhane Medical Faculty of University of Health Sciences, Turkey

Ankara, Turkey

Afghanistan 1

Rabia Jalalzai

Kabul Medical University Faculty of Curative Medicine

Kabul, Afghanistan

Caribbean 1

Khezia Kawaya-Okitondo

St. George's University School of Medicine

St. George's, Caribbean

Iran 1

Negarsadat (Negar) Neshat

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Isfahan, Iran
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