PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Pediatrics 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
3201221400
Program director
Lauren Hebert
Location
Savannah, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
450
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 450 applications and invited about 24.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
8
Interview rate
24.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs26%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White52%
  • Asian17%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Hebert
Program coordinator
Jean Wiggins
Coordinator phone
(912) 350-8168
Program phone
(912) 663-9084
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

4700 Waters Avenue PO Box 23089 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?

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

About 30% of residents at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents.

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 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 4 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 450 applications and interviewed about 24.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 4700 Waters Avenue PO Box 23089 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 Lauren Hebert. The program coordinator, Jean Wiggins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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