
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Medical Center Program
- ACGME ID: 4404500321
- North Charleston, South Carolina
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Medical Center Program
SURGERY-GENERALMinimum USMLE Scores
USMLE Step 1 - 220 Marks
USMLE Step 2 - 235 Marks
Program Participation & Visa Status
Program Best Described As
Community-based university affiliated
USMLE Step 1 Min. Score
220
USMLE Step 2 CK Min. Score
235
Year Of Graduation
2 year(s)
J 1 VISA Status
Yes
H 1B VISA Status
No
F 1 VISA Status
No
Characteristics
Year 1 Program Size
4
Year 2 Program Size
4
Year 3 Program Size
4
Compensation & Leaves
Application Information
Offers Preliminary Positions
Yes
Last Date to Apply (2026–2027)
1/26/2026
Interviews Conducted Last Year
151
Interview to Seat Ratio
37.8 to 1
Letters of Recommendation Required
3
NRMP Match Participation
No
NRMP Codes
Yes
Contact Person
Contact Person Name
Lisa Mallinger Cate
Contact Person Phone
(843) 847-5624
Contact Person Email
lisa.cate@hcahealthcare.com
