Piedmont Macon Medical Center Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Macon, GA(Macon, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$62,289
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991200238
- NRMP Code:
- 1972999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 110
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 58
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 22
- Female Faculty:
- 31.2%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Set in central Georgia, Piedmont's Transitional Year Program blends academic excellence with southern charm. Residents enjoy a variety of electives, one-on-one teaching, diverse patient exposure, and a supportive community. With dedicated Step 3 study time, research opportunities, and access to the nation's largest indoor pickleball facility, plus easy travel and Macon's cherry blossom season, it's a standout experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,289
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $284K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
11.85
Gas (per gallon)
$3.76
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991200238
- NRMP Code:
- 1972999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 110
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Aisha Miller
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1972999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Piedmont Macon Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Piedmont Macon Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Stacy Jackson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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