INTERNAL MEDICINE

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

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

ACGME ID1404500406
Program Code1761140C0
NRMP Code1761140C0

Grand Strand Medical Center is a 403-bed acute care hospital located in Myrtle Beach, SC. We are the busiest trauma center in the state, and home to a

Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

13

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

150

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Year 1 Seats

13

Interviews Last Year

150
57%

Interview Ratio

11.5

% US MD

15.4

% IMG

15.4
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

2

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

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

150

Interview to Seat Ratio

11.5

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$61,048
PGY-2
$63,190
PGY-3
$65,395

Signal Data

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Step 2 CK (All Invited)

227-258

Silver Signal → Invite

39%

Gold Signal → Invite

60%

No Signal → Invite

9%

US IMG → Invite

3%

Non-US IMG → Invite

2%

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Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

13

Year 2 Size

13

Year 3 Size

13

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Total Positions

39

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.2

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

70

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based

Program Code

1761140C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

2

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

13

Year 2 Program Size

13

Year 3 Program Size

13

% IMG Residents

15.4 %

% US MD Residents

15.4 %

% DO Residents

69.2 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

39

Total Physician Faculty

45

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.2

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

No

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

61048

Year 2 Compensation

63190

Year 3 Compensation

65395

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

70 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 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

October 1, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

150

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

1761140C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-28 to 2026-01-08

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-30 to 2027-01-08

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Sponsor Institution

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Primary Institution

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine

Participant Institutions

Grand Strand Medical Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

29853

Annual ED Visits

27956

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

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

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