Medical College of Georgia Program
About This Program
Augusta University Nephrology. As the second nephrology training program established in the southeastern USA, the Augusta University Nephrology training program has been foundational to Nephrology training. The following highlights the programs features and training benefits: Transplant Experience: Fellows train directly within a central, large-scale kidney transplant referral network that provides abundant, hands-on clinical and academic exposure. Diverse Spectrum: The consulting services provi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Leighton Rolston James, BS, MD
Med Coll of Georgia/Augusta Univ
Primary Program Contact
Harmony = Harden, AA, BBA
Augusta Univ
Locations
Med Coll of Georgia/Augusta Univ
Nephrology BA 9413
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
1 Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904-6285
3001 Gordon Hwy
Grovetown, GA 30813
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.