Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9994500253
Program director
Savannah Desmarais
Location
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
650
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 650 applications and invited about 19.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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

Interview rate
19.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Savannah Desmarais
Program coordinator
Kimberly Miller
Coordinator phone
(483) 692-1427
Program phone
(843) 692-1427
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

809 82nd Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand 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/Grand Strand Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program received 650 applications and interviewed about 19.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand 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/Grand Strand Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program located?

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program is located at 809 82nd Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program?

The program director is Savannah Desmarais. The program coordinator, Kimberly Miller, is the usual contact for application questions.