Transitional YearCommunity-based

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program

Transitional Year residency program in 295 Midland Pkwy, South Carolina, sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine.

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About HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Program

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
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.