Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1401200931
Program director
muhammad Awais
Location
Macon, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
3,715
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
87%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,715 applications and invited about 4.5% 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 87% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
4.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs77%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White10%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
muhammad Awais
Program coordinator
Stacy Jackson
Coordinator phone
(478) 751-0480
Program phone
(478) 751-0412
Sponsoring institution
Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine

380 Hospital Drive Building A, Suite 430 Macon, GA 31217 Open in Google Maps

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Piedmont Macon 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 Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 87% of residents at Piedmont Macon 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program offer?

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program received 3,715 applications and interviewed about 4.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Piedmont Macon 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 Piedmont Macon 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 Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program located?

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is located at 380 Hospital Drive Building A, Suite 430 Macon, GA 31217. Its sponsoring institution is Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is muhammad Awais. The program coordinator, Stacy Jackson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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