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HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

Family Medicine residency program in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1201221637
Program director
Joshua Ferrell
Location
Savannah, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
331
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
86.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 331 applications and invited about 17.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 86.7% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed15%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
17.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Ferrell
Program coordinator
Caitlyn Smith
Coordinator phone
(912) 287-4168
Program phone
(724) 993-0135
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Savannah Family Medicine Department of Family Medicine 1107 E 66th Street Savannah, GA 31404 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 86.7% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program received 331 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 18%.

Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program located?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program is located at Savannah Family Medicine Department of Family Medicine 1107 E 66th Street Savannah, GA 31404. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Joshua Ferrell. The program coordinator, Caitlyn Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.

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