Hamilton Medical Center Program
About This Program
Hamilton Medical Center is a community-based program in Dalton, Georgia. We serve a diverse population of patients, including a large number of Hispanic patients. We participate in multiple community activities, include a free medical clinic, community outreach walks and hospital outreach. Our program provides great lifestyle and benefits with a close-knit resident community. We strongly support scholarly activity and our residents go on to primary care, hospitalists and specialty careers.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nimrat Bains, MD
Hamilton Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany Kate Colon
Hamilton Medical Center
Locations
Hamilton Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency
1200 Memorial Dr
Dalton, GA 30720-2529
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 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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.