Programs/Surgery/HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
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SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Myrtle Beach, SC(Virginia Beach, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
19
Positions
#300
Specialty Rank
$61,048
PGY1 Salary
15.0%
IMG %
#300
Surgery Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404500319
- NRMP Code:
- 1761440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 42
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 233
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 23.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, an affordable beach community, our general surgery residency program offers extensive DaVinci robotic training, Level 1 trauma center experience with a mix of elective and emergency surgery cases; comprehensive OR experience starting in PGY-1 year; an active clinical research program with residents presenting at national meetings; and an open-door policy to the program director.
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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,048
PGY-1
$63,190
PGY-2
$65,395
PGY-3
$68,661
PGY-4
$71,760
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 25.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- 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:
- 4404500319
- NRMP Code:
- 1761440P0
- Total Positions:
- 19
- Interviews:
- 42
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- R Wesley Vosburg
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/5/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/10/2026 - 12/2/2026
- 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:
- 218
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 233
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:
- 1761440C0, 1761440P0
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:
- Tammy Davenport
- Contact Email:
- gsmc.gsres@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 233
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 15.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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