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
Salary Progression
$62,289
PGY-1
$65,539
PGY-2
$65,970
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 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
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:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- stacy.jackson@piedmont.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-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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