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HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Medical Center Program

Summerville, South Carolina

ACGME ID1204500003
Program Code2329120C0
NRMP Code2329120C0

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

6

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

91

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

Year 1 Seats

6

Interviews Last Year

91
76%

Interview Ratio

15.2

% US MD

8.3

% IMG

91.7
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Interviews Last Year

91

Interview to Seat Ratio

15.2

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
207
Step 2 CK
226

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$62,566
PGY-2
$64,750
PGY-3
$67,018

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

218-248

Silver Signal → Invite

14%

Gold Signal → Invite

20%

No Signal → Invite

75%

US IMG → Invite

11%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

Highlights

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

6

Year 2 Size

6

Year 3 Size

6

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Total Positions

18

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.7

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

40

Contact Details

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Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

2329120C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

6

Year 2 Program Size

6

Year 3 Program Size

6

% IMG Residents

91.7 %

% US MD Residents

8.3 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

18

Total Physician Faculty

21

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.7

Night Float

No

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

62566

Year 2 Compensation

64750

Year 3 Compensation

67018

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

40 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

28 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

91

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

2329120C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-01 to 2026-02-06

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-01 to 2027-01-29

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Summerville Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Primary Institution

Summerville Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Summerville Medical Center | Liberty Doctors | Fetter Healthcare Network-Charleston | Trident Medical Center | Liberty Doctors Folly Road | Dermatology and Laser Center

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

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