HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The program supports the FM-NICCE clinic first curriculum which places increased focus on clinical continuity in family medicine training and opens opportunities to explore additional areas of interest (i.e. surgical obstetrics, sports medicine, pain management, HIV care, community medicine). The program is celebrating its 50th year of serving the Savannah area with a strong focus on training full scope family medicine physicians equipped to practice in any environment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joshua Ferrell, MD
Memorial Health University Medical Cente
Primary Program Contact
Shauntelle Brown, MD
Memorial Health UMC
Locations
Memorial Health University Medical Cente
Family Medicine
1107 E 66th St
Savannah, GA 31404-5701
Po Box 23089
Savannah, GA 31404
908 Hillcrest Pkwy
Dublin, GA 31021
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.