Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

Transitional Year 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
9991200238
Program director
Aisha Miller
Location
Macon, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
450
Latest cycle
Interview rate
36.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Macon, Georgia, sponsored by Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 450 applications and invited about 36.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
36.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White20%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American30%

Contact and location

Program director
Aisha Miller
Program coordinator
Stacy Jackson
Coordinator phone
(478) 751-0480
Program phone
(478) 751-0367
Sponsoring institution
Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine

380 Hospital Drive 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?

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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

About 30% 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Piedmont Macon Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program received 450 applications and interviewed about 36.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 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 Aisha Miller. The program coordinator, Stacy Jackson, is the usual contact for application questions.