SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Surgery 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
4401221083
Program director
Dudley Christie
Location
Macon, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
688
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
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 Surgery residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 688 applications and invited about 9.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
6
Interview rate
9.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White67%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Dudley Christie
Program coordinator
Jessica Smith
Coordinator phone
(478) 633-8101
Program phone
(478) 731-0280
Sponsoring institution
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

General Surgery Residency 777 Hemlock Street, MSC #140 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?

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 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 688 applications and interviewed about 9.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 General Surgery Residency 777 Hemlock Street, MSC #140 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 Dudley Christie. The program coordinator, Jessica Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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