Does not sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas. Applicants must have valid work authorization before appointment start date.
“Northside Hospital Gwinnett is not able to sponsor any visas.”
IMG requirements · stated by the program
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Accepts graduates within 2 years of graduation“Proof of graduation from an accredited medical school within two years”
per nsgme.com ↗
· FREIDA survey: 3 years
Residency facts
See full details on FREIDA
Resident salary
PGY-1 $62,593
PGY-2 $64,470
PGY-3 $66,354
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes
Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 55
Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs
Night float Yes
Moonlighting Not allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents
40.4% (2025 survey)
DO 53.2%
US-MD 6.4%
Total positions 45
Interviews per spot ~12
Faculty:resident 0.2
Setting Community-based
NRMP main match Yes
Unfilled in the NRMP match 2022, 2023
Requirements
Prior US GME No
USMLE first attempt required Yes
Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes
Recommendation letters 3
Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional
Tracks Primary care, Academic, Hospitalist
Preliminary positions Not offered
Starts June
Applications open 2026-09-18
Interviews begin 2025-10-24
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.
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