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HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Emergency Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Grand Strand Medical Center is a three-year ACGME accredited program that trains residents in a high-volume environment. With twelve residency positions each year, the program boasts strong clinical exposure to diverse cases with a significant trauma load. Residents benefit from a well-rounded educational experience supported by dedicated faculty and advanced facilities, including a state-of-the-art Simulation Center. The program is affiliated with the University of South Carolina and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).

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Low Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Grand Strand Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program is supportive of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). There is no specific mention of acceptance rates or quotas for IMG applicants, but the program is inclusive and diverse. Furthermore, the program appears to have faculty committed to mentoring residents from varied backgrounds.

Categorical Positions

12

Categorical Positions (detail)

The Emergency Medicine program has been approved for 36 total residents (12 per PGY 1-3).

Program Website

Address

809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Program Director

Casey Wilson, MD, RDMS

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Current Residents

Overview

The program currently has a total of 12 PGY-1 residents, all of whom are MD graduates from accredited medical schools. The program's commitment to diversity is reflected in its acceptance of residents from a variety of educational backgrounds.

PGY-1 MD

12

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program is designed to offer residents a rewarding, educational environment where personalized learning opportunities are provided by supportive faculty and staff. Residents receive high-quality patient care experience, with a focus on practical aspects including clinical toxicology, point-of-care ultrasound, environmental envenomation, and trauma care.

Application

Applications are accepted beginning in mid-September for the following year's class. The required documents are two letters of recommendation, a Dean's letter, formal transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, and a personal statement. One letter should ideally be from a physician in the specialty you are applying to. For the ERAS cycle, applicants are encouraged to complete the supplemental ERAS application between August 1 and September 16.

# of Locations

12

Fellowship

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Grand Strand Medical Center offers a comprehensive training experience with various fellowship opportunities post-residency. Graduates have pursued fellowships in areas such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Toxicology, and Ultrasound. The program collaborates closely with affiliated institutions to provide these advanced training options.

Resident Life

Overview

This program offers resident physicians in Myrtle Beach, SC, a rewarding, educational environment and individualized learning opportunities.

On Call Schedule

Emergency Medicine Conferences are five hours of Grand Rounds Presentations every Wednesday morning. Residents attend presentations for other departments or visiting lectures. Each month, residents have Simulation Lab, Journal Club, Research Topics, Scholarly Track. Twice per month, residents have Morbidity and Mortality conferences.

# of Years of Program

3

Housing

Information regarding the housing options for residents is not detailed in the provided text.

Alumni

Graduates often enter various fields in emergency medicine but specific outcomes are not detailed in the provided text.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

HCA Total Rewards program offers health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Tuition Reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, legal benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and various consumer discounts.

PGY-1 Salary

$59,842 + $950 for on-call meals

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