Programs/Surgery/Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
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SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Macon, GA(Macon, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
#239
Specialty Rank
$65,820
PGY1 Salary
3.6%
IMG %
#239
Surgery Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401221083
- NRMP Code:
- 1120440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 61
Contact Information
Dudley Benjamin Christie
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our main campus is the 2nd largest hospital in the state and is an ACS verified level 1 Trauma Center. We are a tertiary referral center receiving complex surgical patients from within the middle Georgia area as well as the majority of South Georgia. Our commitment to education has been proven by the strong performance of our graduates on the ABS QE/CE, their career destinations, their program exit surveys and the sustained success that our graduates demonstrate in their professional lives.
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,820
PGY-1
$68,493
PGY-2
$71,390
PGY-3
$74,266
PGY-4
$77,276
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully 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
- 10,722,325
- 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:
- 4401221083
- NRMP Code:
- 1120440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 61
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dudley Benjamin Christie
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 12/17/2026
- 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:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1120440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Irma J Miranda
- Contact Email:
- irma.miranda@atriumthealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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