HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Summerville, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 1204500003
- Program director
- Pooja Paunikar
- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,402
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 83%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Summerville, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,402 applications and invited about 9.1% 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 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 40 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
- 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
- 6
- Interview rate
- 9.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates11%
- US DO graduates6%
- US IMGs33%
- Non-US IMGs50%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White22%
- Asian33%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
- Other22%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Pooja Paunikar
- Program coordinator
- Laurin Largin
- Coordinator phone
- (843) 847-5623
- Program phone
- (215) 806-1922
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
295 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville 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/Summerville Program IMG-friendly?
About 83% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville 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/Summerville Program offer?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program received 1,402 applications and interviewed about 9.1% 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/Summerville 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/Summerville 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/Summerville Program located?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program is located at 295 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program?
The program director is Pooja Paunikar. The program coordinator, Laurin Largin, is the usual contact for application questions.