Medical College of Georgia Program
About This Program
The Children's Hospital of Georgia is one of only three health systems across Georgia and South Carolina with a specialized pediatric heart program that includes both cardiology and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Our cardiologists work closely with associates and colleagues in critical care, pediatric heart surgery, neonatology and cardiac anesthesia to provide the best comprehensive care possible.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abeer Hamdy, MD
Med Coll of Georgia/Augusta Univ
Primary Program Contact
Katie Campbell, MD
Med Coll of Georgia
Locations
Med Coll of Georgia/Augusta Univ
Ped Cardiology BA 8300
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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 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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 11, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
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
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.