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 medicine is a strength and includes the care of abused children and collaborating with the LGBTQ commun
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
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
Second Look
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 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
--
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.