Programs/Emergency Medicine/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
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Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Myrtle Beach, SC(Virginia Beach, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#235
Specialty Rank
$61,048
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#235
Emergency Medicine Ranking
17th Percentile
Top 83% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104500185
- NRMP Code:
- 1761110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 11
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
With Myrtle Beach being the fastest growing community in the United States, our hospital continues to expand. Current expansions include the addition of a new parking garage, a satellite hospital, a behavioral health ED, and 3 additional Free-standing ED's in the next 5 years. Moonlighting opportunities and job security come along with being the only teaching hospital in a large geographic catchman area. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,048
PGY-1
$63,190
PGY-2
$65,395
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $275K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 268K
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
10.81
Gas (per gallon)
$3.43
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104500185
- NRMP Code:
- 1761110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Casey Lee Wilson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/27/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1761110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Gigi Dodd
- Contact Email:
- giselle.dodd@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 8.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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