Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About 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
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.