Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Emergency Medicine 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
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
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.