HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in 295 Midland Pkwy, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 9994500002
- Program director
- Dennis Besong
- Location
- 295 Midland Pkwy, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 425
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 45.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 38%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in 295 Midland Pkwy, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.
In the latest application cycle the program received 425 applications and invited about 45.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 45.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates31%
- US DO graduates31%
- US IMGs38%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White62%
- Asian15%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Dennis Besong
- Program coordinator
- Laurin Largin
- Coordinator phone
- (843) 847-5623
- Program phone
- (516) 813-7341
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
295 Midland Pkwy 295 Midland Pkwy, 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 38% 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 Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
How competitive is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program received 425 applications and interviewed about 45.2% 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/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 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/Summerville Program located?
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program is located at 295 Midland Pkwy 295 Midland Pkwy, 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 Dennis Besong. The program coordinator, Laurin Largin, is the usual contact for application questions.