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Piedmont Athens Regional Program

Transitional Year residency program in Athens, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Athens Regional.

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About Piedmont Athens Regional Program

ACGME code
9991200237
Program director
James Appiah-Pippim
Location
Athens, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
732
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77.8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Piedmont Athens Regional Program is a not Available Transitional Year residency program in Athens, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Athens Regional.

In the latest application cycle the program received 732 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 77.8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
10.1%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs78%

Contact and location

Program director
James Appiah-Pippim
Program coordinator
Selena Itara
Coordinator phone
(706) 475-9491
Program phone
(706) 475-7795
Sponsoring institution
Piedmont Athens Regional

1270 Prince Avenue Suite 102 Athens, GA 30606 Open in Google Maps

Piedmont Athens Regional Program: frequently asked questions

Does Piedmont Athens Regional Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Piedmont Athens Regional Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Piedmont Athens Regional Program IMG-friendly?

About 77.8% of residents at Piedmont Athens Regional Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Piedmont Athens Regional Program?

Piedmont Athens Regional Program received 732 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Athens Regional Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Piedmont Athens Regional Program located?

Piedmont Athens Regional Program is located at 1270 Prince Avenue Suite 102 Athens, GA 30606. Its sponsoring institution is Piedmont Athens Regional.

Who is the program director of Piedmont Athens Regional Program?

The program director is James Appiah-Pippim. The program coordinator, Selena Itara, is the usual contact for application questions.