Admissions and Application Process

Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program accepts highly qualified residents for its training program. Successful residents will possess the following qualities: 

• Compassionate & Conscientious
• Committed to Our Vision
• Life-long Learner and Leader
• Innovative & Creative
• Team Spirited

ERAS Program Signal

While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider applicants who do not signal us.  Our program does not use signals for rank list decision-making. 

Application Requirements

• Applications are only accepted through ERAS and NRMP.
• Personal Statement, CV and Recent Photo
• Medical School Transcripts / Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE and/or COMLEX transcripts
• ECFMG Status Report
• International Candidates
  • Clearly specify the details of visa status in the ERAS application, including dates and time limits of that status.
  • Candidates must be within five years of graduation from medical school
  • ECFMG alternate pathways will be accepted

We sponsor both H-1b and J-1 Visas.

Interviews

• Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by e-mail.
• Additional information, including an interview-day itinerary, will be provided.
• Interviews for the 2025-2026 season will be held virtually.