AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0404500144
Program director
Ruzanna Nalbandyan
Location
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
733
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 733 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White67%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Ruzanna Nalbandyan
Program coordinator
Yajiara Wright
Coordinator phone
(843) 497-8340
Program phone
(347) 430-8706
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

809 82nd Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program received 733 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program is located at 809 82nd Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ruzanna Nalbandyan. The program coordinator, Yajiara Wright, is the usual contact for application questions.

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