Hughston Foundation Program
About This Program
In 1985, Columbus, GA, became home to the finest non-university-based orthaopeadic academic research & education center in the world, complete with a Clinic, Hospital & Foundation . The organization remains the leader in orthopaedics & sports medicine healthcare, & continues to draw patients from all over the country. The sports medicine fellows are required to participate in and complete at least 1 research project and are encouraged to prepare for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Champ L Baker, MD
Hughston Foundation
Primary Program Contact
Belinda Klein
Hughston Foundation
Locations
Hughston Foundation
PO Box 9517
6262 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31908
6262 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31908-9517
4401 Riverchase Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
100 First Ct
Columbus, GA 31908-2319
6262 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31909
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Apr 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 1, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.