PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Pediatrics 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
3201221398
Program director
Abigail Cruz
Location
Macon, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
391
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
53%
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 Pediatrics residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 391 applications and invited about 31.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 53% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
31.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates47%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs53%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White73%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Abigail Cruz
Program coordinator
Teresa Beard
Coordinator phone
(478) 633-7500
Program phone
(478) 633-2694
Sponsoring institution
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

777 Hemlock Street MSC 42 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 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 53% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 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 391 applications and interviewed about 31.2% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 777 Hemlock Street MSC 42 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 Abigail Cruz. The program coordinator, Teresa Beard, is the usual contact for application questions.

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