Wellstar Health System Spalding Program
About This Program
Our Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a rich and diverse clinical experience, preparing residents to practice in a variety of healthcare settings. Located in a region with significant healthcare disparities and complex social determinants of health, our program provides unique opportunities to care for underserved populations and develop a deep understanding of community-based medicine. - Our experienced and dedicated faculty are deeply committed to education, mentorship, and resident w
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ashok Kumar Kanugula, MD, MPH
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Jasmine Artis, MPH, MS, MHS
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hosp
Locations
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hosp
Internal Medicine Pgm
601 S 8th St
Griffin, GA 30224
793 Sawyer Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
3715 Northside Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30327
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 or outside 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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 19, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 18, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Characteristics
Experience The Program