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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Albany, Georgia, sponsored by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

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About Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program

ACGME code
1201221525
Program director
Tiera Barron, MD
Location
Albany, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
421
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
54%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Albany, Georgia, sponsored by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 421 applications and invited about 29% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
29%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs36%
  • Non-US IMGs18%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White27%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American45%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Tiera Barron, MD
Program coordinator
Susan Hall
Coordinator phone
(229) 312-8878
Program phone
(229) 312-8800
Sponsoring institution
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Phoebe Family Medicine Residency 335 W. Society Ave Albany, GA 31701 Open in Google Maps

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program IMG-friendly?

About 54% of residents at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) 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 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program offer?

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program?

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program received 421 applications and interviewed about 29% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) 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.

Where is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program located?

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program is located at Phoebe Family Medicine Residency 335 W. Society Ave Albany, GA 31701. Its sponsoring institution is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Who is the program director of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Phoebe) Program?

The program director is Tiera Barron, MD. The program coordinator, Susan Hall, is the usual contact for application questions.