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HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program

Internal 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/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401212108
Program director
Mary Downing
Location
Savannah, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
1,194
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,194 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
16
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates45%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White69%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Mary Downing
Program coordinator
Taneal Walton
Coordinator phone
(912) 350-7573
Program phone
(912) 350-7171
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Internal Medicine Residency 4700 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31404 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University 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/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program received 1,194 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University 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/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency 4700 Waters Avenue 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/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Mary Downing. The program coordinator, Taneal Walton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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