Programs/Family Medicine/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Medical Center Program
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Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Summerville, SC(Summerville, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#651
Specialty Rank
$62,566
PGY1 Salary
91.7%
IMG %
#651
Family Medicine Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500003
- NRMP Code:
- 2329120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 91
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 226
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 75%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Visit our website for additional information about our program: https://hcahealthcaregme.com/locations/summerville-medical-center/family-medicine-residency/
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
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,566
PGY-1
$64,750
PGY-2
$67,018
PGY-3
$70,366
PGY-4
$73,528
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 102(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $251K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $48K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 79K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
13.2
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500003
- NRMP Code:
- 2329120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 91
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Pooja A Paunikar
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/5/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 207
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 226
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:
- 2329120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Summerville Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Summerville Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Chimere Platt
- Contact Email:
- chimere.platt@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 226
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 91.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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