Piedmont Athens Regional Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Athens, GA(Athens, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
75
Positions
#400
Specialty Rank
$61,093
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#400
Internal Medicine Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200928
- NRMP Code:
- 1805140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 75
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 12/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 3
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 27
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
PAR Internal Medicine Residency Program's mission statement is "Training Healers, Coaching Leaders, Enriching Lives, Transforming Healthcare. To do this, we train the next generation of physicians using education that is evidence-based and patient-centered; grounded in science, respectful of the needs and values of each individual, and responsive to the needs of the community. Please see our website for additional information.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,093
PGY-1
$64,375
PGY-2
$66,306
PGY-3
$140,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $289K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200928
- NRMP Code:
- 1805140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 75
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Catherine Apaloo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2025 - 11/3/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 12/22/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1805140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Piedmont Athens Regional
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Piedmont Athens Regional
- Contact Person:
- Jacob Barry
- Contact Email:
- jacob.barry@piedmont.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 25
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:25PGY-2:25PGY-3:25
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 98th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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