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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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
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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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