Piedmont Macon Medical Center Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Aisha Miller, MD
Piedmont Macon
Primary Program Contact
Amber Burkhart
Piedmont Macon Med Ctr
Locations
Piedmont Macon
Ste 430
380 Hospital Dr
Macon, GA 31217-8017
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.