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Memorial Health/Mercer U SOM (Savannah)

Savannah, Georgia

Pediatrics

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC) is a 612-bed hospital in Savannah, Georgia, recognized as the regional referral center for a variety of specialized medical services including heart care, cancer care, trauma care, and high-risk pregnancies. Being home to a Level 1 trauma center and the only children's hospital in the region, it provides robust training programs for over 150 residents and fellows in several accredited residency and fellowship programs.

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Program Details

Specialty

Pediatrics

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program does not specifically mention its IMG friendliness, however, it does offer services like ECFMG certification acceptance and supports residents for visa sponsorship (H1-B, J-1) which may indicate some level of IMG acceptance.

Categorical Positions

10

Categorical Positions (detail)

Over 150 residents and fellows in 8 ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs

Program Website

Address

4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404

Program Director

Dr. Nora L. Walker

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Current Residents

Overview

The program currently hosts approximately 25 residents across various specialties, with a specific focus on providing comprehensive training and hands-on experience. The residents circulate through diverse medical fields such as internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

PGY-1 MD

10 (estimated, current academic year)

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

5 (current PGY-1 residents are taken into consideration as IMGs based on past associated residency statistics)

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The medical education program at MHUMC provides training for over 150 residents and fellows across 8 ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs, including family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, and diagnostic radiology.

Application

Memorial Health University Medical Center has a robust GME training for over 150 residents and fellows in 8 ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. The programs include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Surgery and others. Specific application dates are not mentioned, but potential candidates should check the GME website for details on opening dates, requirements, and other application materials.

# of Locations

MHUMC operates primarily in Savannah, GA but treats patients from 35 counties, indicating multiple service locations.

Fellowship

Memorial Health University Medical Center offers various fellowship opportunities through its residency programs including Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship, Internal Medicine, and several others. Additionally, it provides extensive training for residents in diagnostics, radiology, family medicine, among others

Resident Life

Overview

Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC) is a 612-bed hospital in Savannah, Georgia, and the most advanced healthcare provider in the region, serving 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. The hospital includes the region's only Level 1 trauma center and children's hospital, with a campus home to Mercer University School of Medicine.

On Call Schedule

24/7 on-call availability for residents in different fields, specific responsibilities may vary per specialty

# of Years of Program

The length of residency programs at MHUMC varies, typically ranging from 3 to 7 years based on the specialty.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Full-service hospital, specialized training in various specialties, state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship by experienced physicians.

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