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Piedmont Macon Medical Center Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Macon, GA(Macon, Georgia Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#438
Specialty Rank
$62,289
PGY1 Salary
86.7%
IMG %
#438
Internal Medicine Ranking
25th Percentile
Top 75% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401200931
NRMP Code:
1972140C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
130

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
34
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
18
Female Faculty:
31.2%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Located in the heart of Georgia, Piedmont Macon offers exceptional Internal Medicine training. Our diverse patient population and broad catchment area provide rich clinical exposure. The state-of-the-art GME suite includes a residents' lounge, call rooms, classrooms, a simulation center, and conference rooms. Through our Mercer University affiliation, residents access a comprehensive medical library and academic resources, ensuring everything they need for successful careers.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$62,289
PGY-1
$65,539
PGY-2
$65,970
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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
25.4%(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
$62,289
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,265
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401200931
NRMP Code:
1972140C0
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
130
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Muhammad Awais
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/28/2027
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:
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:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1972140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Piedmont Macon Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Piedmont Macon Medical Center
Contact Person:
Stacy Jackson

Program Size by Year

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

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
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
86.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
69th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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