Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
Wellstar Health SystemWellstar Health System is an ACGME-accredited community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Marietta, GA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 19 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $63,396. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1958 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2012
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “WellStar Health System-GA”.
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Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia. Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers. We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare. At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
Primary teaching site: Wellstar Health System · Marietta, GA
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Wellstar Health System
PrimaryEmory University Hospital
Piedmont Hospital
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
The Hand Treatment Center (Atlanta)
North Fulton Hospital
Orthopaedic South Surgical Partners LLC
Peachtree Orthopedic Surgery Center at Piedmont
WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $63,396 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.39% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,057/mo · 49 days on market3.12% rental listings MoM







Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Cobb County, Georgia (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Wellstar Health System located?
- Wellstar Health System is located in Marietta, GA.
- What type of program is Wellstar Health System?
- Wellstar Health System is a community-based residency program.
- Is Wellstar Health System ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Wellstar Health System holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Wellstar Health System?
- Wellstar Health System has approximately 19 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Wellstar Health System?
- Median rent near Marietta, GA is ~$1,190/month for a 1BR and ~$1,450/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Wellstar Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Wellstar Health System reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Wellstar Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Wellstar Health System does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Wellstar Health System require?
- Wellstar Health System does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Wellstar Health System?
- Wellstar Health System reports a PGY-1 salary of $63,396. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Wellstar Health System?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Wellstar Health System to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Wellstar Health System have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Orthopaedic Surgery residency program positions as they appear.