HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our Transitional Year Residency at Grand Strand Medical Center, located in Myrtle Beach, SC, offers a distinguished training experience at the regions only Level I Trauma Center. Residents benefit from exposure to a high-acuity patient population and a broad spectrum of clinical challenges. We provide a structured, supportive environment that balances rigorous academic excellence with a commitment to physician wellness. Benefit from personalized elective rotations tailored to your professional o
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Savannah R Desmarais, DO
Grand Strand Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Kim Miller, MD
Grand Strand Med Ctr
Locations
Grand Strand Medical Center
Transitional Year Program
900 79th Ave N
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4140
Po Box 23089
Savannah, GA 31404
185 Fresh Dr
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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
Does not offer open house or 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: 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
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1
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.