Programs/Internal Medicine/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Myrtle Beach, SC(Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
$61,048
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404500406
- NRMP Code:
- 1761140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Victor Eugene Collier
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 3
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Grand Strand Medical Center is a 403-bed acute care hospital located in Myrtle Beach, SC. We are the busiest trauma center in the state, and home to award-winning programs in cardiovascular care, orthopedic surgery and stroke care. Residents are immersed in a broad range of pathology that prepares them well for careers in hospital medicine, primary care, or fellowship training. We have an amazing, supportive team of faculty and residents. Come visit us at the beach!
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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
Not available
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $307K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404500406
- NRMP Code:
- 1761140C0
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Victor Eugene Collier
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/8/2027
- 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:
- 194
- 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:
- 1761140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Grand Strand Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Grand Strand Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Becky Sterling
- Contact Email:
- gsmc.imres@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 15.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 19th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 69.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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