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Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

Family Medicine residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center.

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About Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1201212093
Program director
Leslie David
Location
Macon, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
782
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
57%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 782 applications and invited about 21% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 57% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 66 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
21%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates35%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White23%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American38%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Leslie David
Program coordinator
Sara Dougherty
Coordinator phone
(478) 633-5554
Program phone
(478) 633-5500
Sponsoring institution
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon 3780 Eisenhower Parkway Macon, GA 31206 Open in Google Maps

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 57% of residents at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program offer?

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program received 782 applications and interviewed about 21% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 19%.

Where is Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program located?

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is located at Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care West Macon 3780 Eisenhower Parkway Macon, GA 31206. Its sponsoring institution is Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Leslie David. The program coordinator, Sara Dougherty, is the usual contact for application questions.

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