HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in North Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program
- ACGME code
- 3404500001
- Program director
- Douglas McGill
- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 396
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in North Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 396 applications and invited about 16.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Application deadline
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 16.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Contact and location
- Program director
- Douglas McGill
- Program coordinator
- Daniel Byrd
- Coordinator phone
- (951) 217-2635
- Program phone
- (843) 568-1001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
9330 Medical Plaza Dr North Charleston, SC 29406 Open in Google Maps
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program sponsor visas?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident 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/Trident Program IMG-friendly?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program offer?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program offers 3 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program received 396 applications and interviewed about 16.9% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident 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/Trident Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program located?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program is located at 9330 Medical Plaza Dr North Charleston, SC 29406. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Program?
The program director is Douglas McGill. The program coordinator, Daniel Byrd, is the usual contact for application questions.