Piedmont Columbus Regional (Midtown) Program
About This Program
Strong inpatient, OB, and sports med/MSK experiences. On-campus children's hospital and cancer center. 583-bed regional referral center Level II trauma center with new ICU. Joint sports medicine fellowship with VCOM Auburn. Unopposed platform with family medicine as a focus. Diverse/complex pathologies and high volume of patients. Centered in Columbus GA, GA's 2nd largest city, and home to Fort Benning and AFLAC. Vibrant economy with lots of nature, shopping, and entertainment options.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Robert Bucholtz, BA, DO
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Primary Program Contact
Jamie Stowe, MBA
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Locations
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Dept of Med Education Ste 100
1900 10th Ave
Columbus, GA 31902
7950 Martin Loop
Fort Benning, GA 31905-5637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2025 - Feb 4, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2026 - Feb 4, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 16 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.