HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Located in the coastal city of Charleston, SC, with beautiful beaches, boating, great weather, many live events and festivals, abundant fine dining and historical sites. Participation withing the HCA network offers many networking and connection options for careers and advancement. As a new program with a single fellow, much flexibility exists to structure the program towards the interests of the individual fellow. Research opportunities and national conference attendance is supported.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gregory James Cerilli, MD
GME - Surgical Critical Care
Primary Program Contact
Chimere Platt, MD
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School
Locations
Po Box 23089
Savannah, GA 31404
9330 Medical Plaza Dr
Charleston, SC 29406-9195
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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(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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jun 11, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jun 11, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
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.