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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

0

Salary Progression

$61,093
PGY-1
$64,375
PGY-2
$66,306
PGY-3
$140,000
PGY-4
0

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
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Athens, GA
Metropolitan Area
Athens, GA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,722,325

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

Nominal Salary
$61,093
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$71,874
Value Rating
Excellent
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:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
25
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:25
PGY-2:25
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

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