Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, is a three-year, ACGME accredited program with a total of 39 residents. The program is designed to develop the next generation of physicians through a supportive educational environment, emphasizing resident wellness and personalized learning experiences. Residents engage in numerous teaching sessions and rotations across diverse patient populations, ensuring comprehensive training in internal medicine. The program encourages involvement in quality improvement projects and scholarly research, aiming to mold residents into skilled physicians poised to impact their communities positively.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Grand Strand Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), and applicants must possess ECFMG certification to be eligible for the residency program. The program does not specify an IMG acceptance rate, but it encourages interested international candidates to apply, indicating some level of support and acceptance for IMG applicants. The overall environment is supportive of diversity, often featuring a wide range of patient demographics and experiences conducive to IMG training.
Categorical Positions
39
Categorical Positions (detail)
39 total residents: 13 PGY-1, 13 PGY-2, 13 PGY-3.
Program Website
Address
809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Program Director
Victor E. Collier, MD, FACP, FHM
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 39 residents, with 13 in each of the three residency years (PGY-1, PGY-2, PGY-3). This diverse cohort enhances collective learning and fosters community within the residency, with opportunities for various clinical experiences throughout the training period.
PGY-1 MD
13
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program integrates residents into the medical culture by encouraging involvement in hospital committees, quality improvement projects, and scholarly research activities. The conference series includes academic half-day sessions, case conferences, and outpatient didactics.
Application
Applications are accepted beginning September 15 for the following year's class. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The program only accepts electronic applications through ERAS. Required documents include at least two letters of recommendation, the Dean's letter/MSPE, formal transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX transcripts, and a personal statement. All spots are filled through the NRMP. ECFMG Certification is required prior to the start of residency.
# of Locations
4
Fellowship
The residency program offers various fellowship opportunities following graduation. Recent graduates have pursued subspecialties in areas such as cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine, as well as other areas consistent with internal medicine training. The program is affiliated with multiple institutions, enhancing fellowship opportunities for residents.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Grand Strand Medical Center is a three-year, ACGME accredited program with a total of 39 residents. The program focuses on developing the next generation of physicians and leaders through interactive small group teaching sessions and one-on-one interactions with faculty.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
The residency program has a strong alumni network, with many graduates pursuing fellowships in various subspecialties. Common areas of fellowship include Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology. Alumni have gone on to work in prestigious institutions across the Southeast and beyond.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary for PGY-1 is $59,842 with $950 for meals, totaling $60,792 per year.
PGY-1 Salary
59842
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 15 days of vacation annually. Unused vacation days cannot be carried over to the next year. Residents must request time off in advance according to the program’s leave policy.