Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 4001200263
- Program director
- Leslie Tomek
- Location
- Macon, Georgia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 636
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 5.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 33%
- 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 Psychiatry residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 636 applications and invited about 5.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 40 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 5.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates50%
- US DO graduates17%
- US IMGs33%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- White61%
- Asian33%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Leslie Tomek
- Program coordinator
- Emory Dunn
- Coordinator phone
- (478) 751-0622
- Program phone
- (585) 737-3082
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine
380 Hospital Drive Building A Graduate Medical Education, 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 33% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 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 636 applications and interviewed about 5.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
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 Graduate Medical Education, 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 Leslie Tomek. The program coordinator, Emory Dunn, is the usual contact for application questions.