Tift Regional Health System Program
About This Program
Our residency program is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, a deeply rooted culture of collegiality, and a profound commitment to patient-centered care. At the heart of our program is a close-knit and supportive environment. You will be surrounded by a team of dedicated faculty, enthusiastic learners, and compassionate staff who are all invested in your success. Our residency program is fueled by the power of collaboration and mentorship, creating a space where questions are welcomed
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristin Yates, DO
901 18th St E
Primary Program Contact
Jordan Beard, MD
Tift Regional Health System
Locations
Southwell - Tift Regional Health System
901 E 18th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
901 E 18th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
1806 Lee Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
1493 Kennedy Rd
Ste A
Tifton, GA 31794
1010 W Franklin St
Sylvester, GA 31791
260 MJ Taylor Rd
Adel, GA 31620
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
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
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)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.