Programs/Internal Medicine/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health-University Medical Center Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Savannah, GA(Savannah, Georgia Metropolitan Area Metro)
43
Positions
$61,360
PGY1 Salary
23.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401212108
- NRMP Code:
- 1971140C0; 1971140C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Mercer University SOM 4 year campus on site - Memorial hospital is a 700+ bed Level 1 trauma center and regional referral center - Strong ICU experience - Good fellowship placement - Business of Medicine curriculum - Outstanding SIM lab - 20 minutes from Tybee Beach - Located in Savannah, Ga - Arts, Food, Music, Film
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- 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: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
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1401212108
- NRMP Code:
- 1971140C0; 1971140C1
- Total Positions:
- 43
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mary C
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1971140C0
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:
- Taneal Walton
- Contact Email:
- taneal.walton@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:14PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 23.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 38th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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