General Surgery Residency- Application Requirements
The General Surgery Residency Program at the Medial College of Georgia at Augusta University will offer six categorical positions for the 2026-2027 recruitment cycle. Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Additional information regarding the program can be accessed via the American Medical Association's FREIDA online.
Recruitment for Year | 2026 - 2027
For the 2026-2027 interview season, applications will be accepted ONLY through ERAS and all interviews will be conducted in person. We will have an informal social gathering with only the residents the night before the interviews.
The deadline for receipt of applications is November 1, 2025. Once all applications have been received, the Selection Committee will select applicants to interview, to be placed on a waitlist or not to be interviewed. Our program uses the Thalamus scheduling system to send out invites, to schedule interviews and all other correspondence.
What You'll Find:
Our Passion & Love of Surgery
A Ton of Surgery
A Love of Learning that Extends Outside the OR
A Love & Caring For Each Other
A Beautiful Place to Live
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Requirements
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty/colleagues are required.
- Graduates of non-LCME accredited medical schools must provide their ECFMG status report
- Must have graduated from a medical school within the past 3 years
- Must have a valid ECFMG certificate or expect certification prior to the NRMP Rank list submission deadline
- Our program only sponsor J-1 visas
Score Requirements:
- USMLE Step 1 Pass
- USMLE Step 2 Pass passing score (however, a higher score is more competitive) and required before the NRMP Rank list submission deadline
- COMLEX Level 1, Level 2 (CE) and level 2 (PE) Pass
- Applicants who have signaled our program and meet our selection criteria based on a holistic review, will be preferentially considered for interviews
- Applicants that did not signal our program will also be offered interviews
For more information or questions, contact the Program Coordinator, Rita Bell,
in the General Surgery Residency Program Office at:
706-721-4687 or ribell@augusta.edu.
Why Did you Choose MCG?
Zackery Aldaher, DO
- PGY-3
I had the opportunity to rotate at MCG as a Sub-I. I was immediately welcomed and made a part of the team. Now as a resident, I truly appreciate the culture; not only do we receive excellent training as surgeons, but you’re always supported by your co residents and attendings. Whether that’s sharing laughs during sign out, having food delivered when you’re on call, spontaneous pool parties when the weather is nice or asking for help when your service is busy, I know I can always count on those around me. Just to list a few reasons on why I chose MCG!
Emily Hammond, MD
- PGY-5
When applying for general surgery residency I wanted to match at a program with a good track record of competitive fellowship matches and graduates going straight into practice. MCG perfectly fit that mark and the current residents demonstrated that they felt confident in their skills for broad general surgery practice. I also felt incredibly supported by the faculty and residents on my sub-internship and knew it would be hard to beat the team dynamic of this program.
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706-721-4687