Wellstar residencies and fellowships are available in four great locations across Georgia, all offering a vibrant mix of work and lifestyle: Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center, Wellstar Spalding Medical Center.
No matter which Wellstar location you choose to continue your education, you’ll be close to shopping, dining, schools, culture, sports and outdoor fun with quick access to Atlanta, the north Georgia mountains, and everything in between.
This also includes Atlanta’s professional sports, hiking and biking trails, a thriving craft beer scene, festivals, museums, amusement parks and much more.
Keep reading to discover what each of our communities has to offer.
Located 25 minutes northwest of Atlanta and 15 minutes from The Battery and Truist Park, Wellstar Kennestone is one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in the state. The hospital has more than 120,000 annual emergency patient visits and is equipped with a state-of-the-art continuity clinic.
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Wellstar Cobb is a 387-bed hospital located about 20 miles from downtown Atlanta and 20 minutes east of the Silver Comet Trail. It offers cutting-edge technology and comprehensive care to the people
of South Cobb.
Wellstar Douglas is located 22 miles west of Atlanta. It is certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Heart Attack Center and a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center. The facilities also include a 7,600-square-foot aquatic-themed pediatric emergency department that provides specialized care for children.
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Wellstar Spalding is a primary training location located 40 miles south of Atlanta in Griffin. With an award-winning EMS, a Primary Stroke Center designated by The Joint Commission, and surgical services, Wellstar Spalding provides comprehensive, personalized care.
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Atlanta is a thriving, diverse and captivating city with so much to offer. You probably know about the sports, High Museum of Art, Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola—so we’ll highlight some of the city’s more hidden gems. Neighborhoods worth exploring include Virginia-Highland, Old Fourth Ward, Little Five Points and Midtown.
Atlanta is home to a diverse restaurant scene, with several Michelin Star restaurants, a variety of international cuisine along Buford Highway and food for every type of palate.
Atlanta’s growing cycling infrastructure features the Atlanta BeltLine—a mixed-use trail that connects Piedmont Park, Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and more via the Eastside Trail, while the Westside Trail links downtown and Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Westside Reservoir Park.
Home to Kennestone and Cobb Hospital, and neighboring Wellstar Douglas, Cobb County is perfectly positioned between the north Georgia mountains and the city of Atlanta, making it the ideal place for young professionals and growing families. Equal parts hip and hometown, Marietta, a suburb in Cobb, is a bustling city with a small-town feel. Its historic downtown square is alive with activity — hosting regular farmers markets, concerts, and festivals. Cyclists and commuters alike also love Smyrna, Douglasville, and Austell for their quick access to downtown Atlanta and The Silver Comet Trail.
The Griffin-Spalding area has small-town charm with plenty to do, with history, engaging architecture, eclectic eateries, bars and shopping, leisure sports, and engaging arts, entertainment and events. It’s also a popular filming location for top movies and TV shows including Marvel/Disney movies, “The Walking Dead,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” “The Watchmen,” “MacGyver” and more.
