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Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Macon, GA(Macon, Georgia Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#231
Specialty Rank
$65,820
PGY1 Salary
52.0%
IMG %
#231
Internal Medicine Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401221491
NRMP Code:
1120140C0; 1120140P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
78

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

All residents are given a clinical faculty appointment at Mercer University. There is a $2000 moving allowance given to the incoming interns and a $1500 educational allowance per year to all residents.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,820
PGY-1
$68,493
PGY-2
$71,390
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Macon, GA
Metropolitan Area
Macon, Georgia Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
94(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$284K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
54 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43999999999999995
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
79%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
11.85
Gas (per gallon)
$3.76
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,820
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,021
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401221491
NRMP Code:
1120140C0; 1120140P0
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
78
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
David Edwin Mathis
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 2/26/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1120140P0, 1120140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Contact Person:
Wendy Gaskin
Contact Email:
gaskin_wm@mercer.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
52.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
36th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
4.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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