Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lela Anne Laseter Ward, MD, BS
AU/UGA Med Partnership
Primary Program Contact
Abby Ward, MEd
AU/UGA Med Partnership
Locations
AU/UGA Med Partnership
GME Office
1230 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
108 Spear Rd
Athens, GA 30606
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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 or outside 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
Jan 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 8, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 35 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.