Medical College of Georgia Program
About This Program
We offer comprehensive clinical training across the full spectrum of IR. As a Level 1 trauma center with a large coverage area and diverse patient population, residents gain extensive hands-on experience in interventional oncology, venous and portal interventions, renal transplant procedures, MSK interventions, pain management, and trauma care. We are also among the few programs in the U.S. that incorporate advanced simulation technology into our training curriculum.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Islam Elhelf, MD
Med Coll of Georgia at Augusta Univerist
Primary Program Contact
Nydiah Hernandez, AS
Med Coll of Georgia/Augusta Univ
Locations
Med Coll of Georgia at Augusta Univerist
Ba 1404
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
1 Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904-6285
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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 11, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.