HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1104500185
- Program director
- Casey Wilson
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 17%
- 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 Emergency Medicine residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates31%
- US DO graduates53%
- US IMGs17%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women47%
- Men53%
- White83%
- Asian8%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Casey Wilson
- Program coordinator
- Gigi Dodd
- Coordinator phone
- (843) 692-3499
- Program phone
- (717) 887-2089
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
809 82nd Parkway Attn: GME 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?
About 17% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% 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 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
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 Attn: GME 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 Casey Wilson. The program coordinator, Gigi Dodd, is the usual contact for application questions.