HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
About This Program
Located in a scenic beach community, our program fosters the core values of Family Medicine, emphasizing the quality training required to be a successful family physician. The hospital is a 400+ bed community hospital with the busiest Level 1 trauma center in the state. Our program offers unique opportunities, such as integration of medical humanities to make well-rounded physicians. Community med is a strength and includes the care of abused children and collaborating with the LGBTQ community.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jerry Burton Banks, MD
Grand Strand Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sherry Allison
Grand Strand Med Ctr
Locations
Grand Strand Med Ctr
Family Med Pgm
809 82nd Pkwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Po Box 23089
Savannah, GA 31404
501 Robertson Blvd
Walterboro, SC 29488
809 82nd Pkwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 2 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 10, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.