FAQ
About the Residency Program
1. You are a new program. When did you start?
We successfully matched our first 10 interns in the 2024 Match. Our first class of interns arrived for orientation in June 2024 and began clinical rotations July 1, 2024. We will accept a second class of 12 interns through the NRMP during the 2025 Match.
2. Will you be having a virtual open house prior to interview season?
Yes. They are scheduled for:
- August 19, 2024 at 7PM EST
- September 9, 2024 at 12PM EST
- September 23, 204 at 7PM EST
Click here for virtual open house information!
3. Do we sponsor J1 and H1B visas?
We sponsor J1 visas only.
4. Will you take applications from osteopathic medical schools as well as allopathic medical schools?
Absolutely. We welcome both D.O. and M.D. graduates as well as international medical graduates.
5. What is the call schedule?
We have no 24 hour calls during residency. Please see the “Curriculum and Schedule” tab on our website for more details about the rotations and schedule.
6. How many residents will be in the program in total, and how many positions does the program plan to offer for this application cycle?
The program will offer 12 internal medicine internship positions in the 2025 Match. In the future, the program intends to grow to 15 internal medicine residents per year. By year 5 of the program, there will a total of 45 residents enrolled in the 3-year program.
About the Application
1. How do I apply to your program?
All applications will be through ERAS and the NRMP.
2. What is the minimal USMLE score?
We have no designated minimal score. We seek to match residents who demonstrate professionalism, eagerness to learn and empathy – many qualities that cannot be measured by a test score.
3. What is the cutoff for year of graduation?
We have no designated graduation year cutoff as we recognize that pursing research, an advanced degree or additional clinical experience may enrich a candidate’s career path and aptitudes, so we will consider all applications. Depending on experiences, we may have a preference for candidates who have graduated in the past 5 years.
4. What is the minimum number of letters of recommendation required?
We require a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation.
About Interviews
1. Will interviews take place in person or virtual?
All interviews will be virtual. We will offer optional in-person second looks in February 2025 to all applicants who interview.
2. How will the interview day be structured?
Interview days will be half days. When offered an interview, candidates will have the choice to pick an AM interview half day or a PM interview half day. The candidates will interview with the program director and 2 faculty members and will meet the program coordinator.
3. When will applicants meet the Augusta Health residents?
Applicants will have an opportunity to meet our residents and ask questions on Monday evening “Meet & Greets” during the interview season. The residents will also introduce themselves during the Second Look days in February.
4. When are the interviews?
The interview days will be November 2024 through January 2025.
5. What time are the interviews?
The candidates will choose to interview either 8:00AM-12:00PM EST or 1:00PM – 4:30PM EST.