Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Waycross, GA program is a rural track program sponsored by HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine. Residents have the benefit of both a university-based education and community-based education, spending year 1 in Savannah, GA and years 2 and 3 in Waycross, GA . Outpatient training is provided by a group of physicians who have a long history and practice of teaching medical students and residents. Two former residents of this program play a significant role in teaching.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1971120C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
17
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
197
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
209
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
470
Minimum score
500
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
60
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1201221637
Beeper or Home Call
0
36
40
Program Director
First Name
Candace
Last Name
Murbach
Degrees
DO
Address
HCA Healthcare/Mercer Univ Sch of Med
Memorial Satilla Health Pgm
1900 Tebeau St
Waycross, GA 31501
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.348108 31.225035)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Terri
Last Name
Elftmann
Degrees
MBA
Address
HCA Healthcare/Mercer Univ Sch of Med
Memorial Satilla Health Pgm
1900 Tebeau St
Waycross, GA 31501
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.348108 31.225035)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
13.30
% IMG
86.60
% DO
0.00
% Female
56.60
% Male
43.30
Total Physician
2
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,627 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $61,395 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $63,204 | 15 | 5 |
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Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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