Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Internal 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
1401221491
Program director
David Mathis
Location
Macon, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,099
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,099 applications and invited about 7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
7
Interview rate
7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates55%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs34%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White28%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American24%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
David Mathis
Program coordinator
Wendy Gaskin
Coordinator phone
(478) 301-5824
Sponsoring institution
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

Department of Medicine 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201 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 and H-1B 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 44% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 7 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 4 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 1,099 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 Department of Medicine 790 First Street Macon, GA 31201. 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 David Mathis. The program coordinator, Wendy Gaskin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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