Transitional Year Welcome

Welcome to the Transitional Year Residency Program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC)!

Hello! I am Dr. Vijaya Ramalingam, interim program director for the Transitional Year residency at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). As a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine with over a decade of clinical and academic experience, I am dedicated to providing a rigorous and supportive educational environment that prepares residents for the next stage of their medical careers.

Our program offers a comprehensive and diverse clinical training experience within a robust, community-based health system that serves more than one million individuals across 19 counties. Residents benefit from a collaborative learning atmosphere and access to extensive educational resources designed to foster professional growth and clinical excellence.

At NGMC, we are committed to innovation, academic excellence, and the development of compassionate, skilled physicians. I am proud to lead a team of dedicated faculty and staff who share a deep commitment to resident success.

It is a privilege to welcome you to NGMC. We look forward to supporting you throughout your transitional year and being part of your journey toward a fulfilling medical career.

Warm regards,

Vijaya Ramalingam, MD, FCCP
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group

Interim Program Director, Transitional Year Residency Program
Northeast Georgia Medical Center