Description
PGY4 Categorical General Surgery
The General Surgery Residency Program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, GA has an ACGME accredited CATEGORICAL training position available at the PGY4 level beginning July 1, 2026. Please see the specific requirements and instructions for applying below. NOTE: It is the policy of Northeast Georgia Medical Center to sponsor J-1 Visas only.
PREREQUISITES (no exceptions):
Successful completion in good standing of THREE years of US clinical training in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency training program.
Must have graduated from an Accredited Medical School or
International Medical Graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
How To Apply
A complete application must include the following documents
Curriculum Vitae
Brief Personal Statement
Medical School Diploma and Transcript
Dean's Letter
USMLE Parts I, II, III scores (must be first pass) or COMLEX I, II-CE, III scores
ABSITE scores and reports for ALL years completed
Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation. Including one from the current Program Director will be required.
Rotation schedule with Competency-Based Evaluations for ALL completed rotations
Current year semi-annual Evaluation
Current ACGME “General Surgery Defined Category and Minimum” and “General Surgery Year 2 Minimum” case log reports
ACLS, BLS and ATLS certification
FLS and FES Certifications (if available)
Copy of ECFMG (if applicable)
Copy of current DS2019 for J-1 Visa holders (if applicable)
Qualified applicants must submit the above materials in a SINGLE PDF or ZIP File with contact information.
Please name the single PDF file as follows: LastName_FirstName_PGY4-2026. Email files to generalsurgerycoordinator@nghs.com.
APPLICATIONS submitted prior April 30, 2026, will be considered for the first round of interviews. However, applications will be accepted and considered on a continuing basis until this position is filled.
ONLY complete applications (containing all documents listed above) will be considered/reviewed. Applicants considered competitive for the position will be invited for a virtual interview (possibly in-person as well) with faculty, the program director, associate program directors, and residents.
