HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
| ACGME number: | 1201200001 | |
| Program Director: | Mariam Akhtar MD | |
| Address: |
3651 Wheeler Rd
Augusta, GA 30909 |
|
| Phone: | (404) 322-7718 | |
| Website: | https://doctors-hospital.net/ |
Program Description
The Family Medicine Residency program is within Doctors Hospital of Augusta. Doctors Hospital of Augusta houses the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and is recognized as the largest burn center in the United States. It treats over 3,000 burn and wound patients annually, including a significant pediatric population.
Community Setting
- Suburban
- Urban
Top 3 Program Strengths
- Geriatrics
- Hospital Medicine
- Wellness/Well-being
Primary Admitting Hospital
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
- Federal or other government clinic funding including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or look-alike, Community Health Centers (CHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 0 |
PGY-3: 0 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 0 |
PGY-3: 0 |
Has Residential Organization
Yes
Required ICU Rotations
Less than two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Two months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care option not available.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Four months
Offers International Rotations
No
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 2 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: No |
PGY-3: Yes |
Offers Rural Rotations
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Total Hospital Beds
354
Total Rotation Hospitals
1
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
1
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
Yes
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $64,161 |
PGY-2: $66,266 |
PGY-3: $68,654 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: NA |
PGY-3: NA |
Benefits
- Time off for conferences
- Health Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Meals
- Medical license fee
- AAFP Membership
- Parking
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- Funding for attending conferences
Offers Fellowship
No