Programs/Internal Medicine/Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
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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
Salary Progression
$65,820
PGY-1
$68,493
PGY-2
$71,390
PGY-3
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
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
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
- Email:
- mccgintmed@mercer.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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-1:13PGY-2:10PGY-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
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