Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Summerville, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program

ACGME code
2204500001
Program director
Jennifer Risinger
Location
Summerville, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Summerville, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White75%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Risinger
Program coordinator
Fallon Walker
Coordinator phone
(843) 970-5789
Program phone
(803) 238-2115
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

295 Midland Parkway 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?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents.

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 3 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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

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

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 Parkway 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 Jennifer Risinger. The program coordinator, Fallon Walker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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