HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Waycross, GA(Waycross, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#382
Specialty Rank
$61,360
PGY1 Salary
57.1%
IMG %
#382
Family Medicine Ranking
50th Percentile
Top 50% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201221637
- NRMP Code:
- 1971120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Waycross, GA program is a rural track program sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. Residents have the benefit of both a university-based education and community-based education, spending year 1 in Savannah, GA and years 2 and 3 in Waycross, GA . Outpatient training is provided by a group of physicians who have a long history and practice of teaching medical students and residents. Two former residents of this program play a significant role in teaching.
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
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,360
PGY-1
$63,502
PGY-2
$65,728
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 73(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $305K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $49K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 144K
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.26
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
12.88
Gas (per gallon)
$4.09
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1201221637
- NRMP Code:
- 1971120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Candace R Murbach
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/18/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 197
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
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:
- 1971120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Memorial Satilla Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Memorial Satilla Health
- Contact Person:
- Terri Elftmann
- Contact Email:
- terri.elftmann@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 57.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 86th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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