Question 1

Where is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine located?

Accepted Answer

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine is located in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Question 2

Is HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes — HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.

Question 3

How many residents are at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine?

Accepted Answer

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine has approximately 2 residents in training.

Question 4

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?

Accepted Answer

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine is a US Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. IMG acceptance varies by year and program. Sign in to MatchPath to see HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine's IMG acceptance rate, visa sponsorship, and USMLE Step 2 CK cutoff where reported.

Question 5

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Visa sponsorship is set by each program and its sponsoring institution. Sign in to MatchPath to see whether HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine sponsors J-1 or H-1B visas for IMG applicants.

Question 6

What USMLE Step 2 CK score does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine require?

Accepted Answer

Step 2 CK expectations differ by specialty and program. MatchPath shows the Step 2 CK cutoff HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine reports — sign in to view it and compare it against your score.

Question 7

What is the resident salary at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine?

Accepted Answer

Resident salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year, from PGY-1 through completion. Sign in to MatchPath to see HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine's reported salary where available.

Question 8

How do I apply to HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine?

Accepted Answer

US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.

Question 9

Does HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?

Accepted Answer

Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.

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