Programs/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
North Charleston, SC(Charleston, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#108
Specialty Rank
$64,750
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#108
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3404500001
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 44
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Trident Health PM&R Program in beautiful Charleton, SC, is young yet growing! We are a three-year residency program with six residents under the tutelage of professional, dedicated attendees. Residents have inpatient trainings in Trident Hospital; in/outpatient in a Children's Hospital; and outpatient trainings at a local Spine and Neurology Clinic. Our Sim lab is up and running; we will soon incorporate our own PM&R Clinic. Join us and grow to be an integral part of our amazing team!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,750
PGY-1
$64,750
PGY-2
$67,018
PGY-3
$70,366
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66.93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $216,200
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,065
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.7%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- Population
- 5,142,750
- Median Household Income
- $63,623
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 67.4%
- Median Commute Time
- 36 min
- Use Public Transportation
- 1.1%
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3404500001
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 44
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Email:
- (null)
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/24/2025 - 1/9/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 227
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 227
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2056340A0
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:
- Teena Wyatt
- Contact Email:
- teena.wyatt@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 227
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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