Programs/Emergency Medicine/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Medical Center Program
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Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
North Charleston, SC(Charleston, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#216
Specialty Rank
$62,566
PGY1 Salary
17.2%
IMG %
#216
Emergency Medicine Ranking
24th Percentile
Top 76% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104500186
- NRMP Code:
- 2056110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Trident EM residents will enjoy two major benefits: 1. As an HCA-sponsored program, we are able to tap into the resources of 15 EM residency programs around the country; 2. The unrivaled allure of Charleston. Our residents delight in their proximity to the award-winning city, gorgeous beaches, and year-round warmth. We are excited about recruiting our next class and look forward to really filling out this program.
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,566
PGY-1
$64,750
PGY-2
$67,018
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 24.5%(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:
- 1104500186
- NRMP Code:
- 2056110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nicholas Connors
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- 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:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2056110C0
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:
- Amy Poe
- Contact Email:
- amy.poe@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 17.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 51.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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