Prospective Residents | Family Medicine | Hamilton Medical Center

Discover the Hamilton Family Medicine Residency Program at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA. Our faculty and residents share what makes our community-based program unique—from hands-on training and mentorship to a strong focus on outpatient and inpatient care. Learn about immersion month, simulation labs, academic development, and the supportive environment that helps residents thrive both professionally and personally.

Resident Experience Highlights

Diverse Clinical Exposure

Broad experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, with a wide range of specialties and patient cases.

Mentorship & Collaboration

Supportive faculty and staff committed to teaching, coaching, and professional development.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Access to advanced imaging, surgical, and treatment technologies that support evidence-based care.

Values-Driven Culture

Training in an environment grounded in excellence, professionalism, courtesy, respect, diligence, and integrity.

Community Connection

Serving patients in northwest Georgia, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact close to home.

Comprehensive Network

Experience at Hamilton Medical Center as well as within the broader Vitruvian Health system, and 60+ points of care.

Application Process

Resident applications will be accepted through December 1st. Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS™). Please visit the ERAS website to apply.

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP™). All candidates applying for a first-year residency position must be registered with NRMP™. Please visit the NRMP website to register.

FAQs

Hosting interviews virtually for the 2026–2027 season.
Medical School graduation date should be within 5 years of application.
Application deadline is Dec 1; most interviews offered early November.
For international graduates: J-1 visas only; must be ECFMG certified.
All positions accepted through NRMP (MATCH).

Program Requirements

Applicants must provide the following as part of their ERAS submission:

Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
Transcript
Dean’s Evaluation
Three Letters of Recommendation (two from Family Medicine preferred)
USMLE or COMLEX transcripts (only one failure per transcript accepted)
Passing scores required before rank order submission to NRMP
U.S. citizenship, Green Card, or J-1 Visa eligibility

Additional for international students:

ECFMG Certification (ECFMG website)
U.S. clinical experience recommended

Hospital-Residency Committees with resident membership

Quality Improvement
Infection Prevention
Patient Safety
Utilization and Review
Institutional Review Board
Cancer Committee
Program Evaluation Committee
Graduate Medical Education
Resident Activities / Recruitment
Hospital Education Committee

For questions email FMresidency@hhcs.org

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