South Georgia Medical Center Program
About This Program
SGMC Health's Internal Medicine Residency offers hands-on training with a diverse patient population, strong academic support, and a focus on both inpatient and outpatient care. Residents benefit from mentorship, continuity clinic experience, and access to simulation and POCUS training-all in a supportive, community-focused environment in South Georgia.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gregory Beale, MD
South Georgia Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Dawn Marro, MD
South Georgia Med Ctr
Locations
South Georgia Med Ctr
Internal Medicine Pgm
2501 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31602
2418 N Oak St
Valdosta, GA 31602
6300 Hospital Pkwy
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 8, 2025 - Jan 12, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Sep 21, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.