Family Medicine HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Residency Program
Minimum requirements
Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: For standardized test scores, those candidates who have passed both step1/step2 USMLE or level1/level 2 COMLEX with high scores on the first attempt will be considered more competitive in that category. We would prefer that at least one letter of recommendation be from a Family Physician who is familiar with you and your academic performance. Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last 2 years, unless they have been involved in military service or other public service and have remained active in the medical field.
Step 2: Absolute Cut-off ---
Step 2: Preferred minimum 230
US clinical experience (months) Highly probably months
Graduation within (years)2 (preferred)
Step 1, 2(CK) on first attemptnot specified as a requirement
ECFMG for interview not specified as a requirement
Complete application by
2027 season dates will be
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
updated in Aug-Sep 2026
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Notes and additional requirements:
Notes and additional requirements: For standardized test scores, those candidates who have passed both step1/step2 USMLE or level1/level 2 COMLEX with high scores on the first attempt will be considered more competitive in that category. We would prefer that at least one letter of recommendation be from a Family Physician who is familiar with you and your academic performance. Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last 2 years, unless they have been involved in military service or other public service and have remained active in the medical field.
Contact information
Program directorJerry Banks
Contact personSherry Allison
Contact phone(843) 692-3497
Contact emailsherry.allison@hcahealthcare.com
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year
Community hospital3 years6
Community hospital3 years6
Main residency Match positions. offered(#unfilled)
1761120C0categorical5(3)
Main Match unfilled past 3 yearsYes
1761120C0categorical2026 5(3)
1761120C0categorical 2025 6(4)
1761120C0categorical 2024 6(4)
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Contact information
Program directorJerry Banks
Contact personSherry Allison
Contact phone(843) 692-3497
Contact emailsherry.allison@hcahealthcare.com