HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program
- ACGME code
- 1104500186
- Program director
- Nicholas Connors
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 11
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 19%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 11
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates22%
- US DO graduates59%
- US IMGs15%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White67%
- Asian4%
- Black or African American7%
- Hispanic or Latino15%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicholas Connors
- Program coordinator
- Tracy Stevenson
- Coordinator phone
- (706) 651-6103
- Program phone
- (917) 658-6941
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
Trident Medical Center 9225 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite E2B Charleston, SC 29406 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident 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/Trident Program IMG-friendly?
About 19% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident 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/Trident Program offer?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program offers 11 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident 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/Trident Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program located?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program is located at Trident Medical Center 9225 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite E2B Charleston, SC 29406. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program?
The program director is Nicholas Connors. The program coordinator, Tracy Stevenson, is the usual contact for application questions.