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

Family 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
1204500669
Program director
Jerry Banks
Location
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
856
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
86%
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 Family Medicine residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 856 applications and invited about 11.3% 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% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs53%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White33%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American27%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jerry Banks
Program coordinator
Sherry Allison
Coordinator phone
(843) 692-3497
Program phone
(843) 692-4542
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

809 82nd Parkway 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 86% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center 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/Grand Strand Medical Center Program offer?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program received 856 applications and interviewed about 11.3% 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/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 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.

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 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 Jerry Banks. The program coordinator, Sherry Allison, is the usual contact for application questions.

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