SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Surgery 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
4401231084
Program director
Oliver Whipple
Location
Savannah, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
570
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
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 Surgery residency program in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 570 applications and invited about 14.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 78 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
5
Interview rate
14.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White84%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Oliver Whipple
Program coordinator
Debbie Wells
Coordinator phone
(912) 350-8598
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Department of Surgical Education 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?

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?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 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 570 applications and interviewed about 14.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Department of Surgical Education 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 Oliver Whipple. The program coordinator, Debbie Wells, is the usual contact for application questions.

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