HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident
The HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency in North Charleston, SC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital (formerly Trident Medical Center) newly accredited five-year general surgery residency in Charleston, sponsored with Mercer University School of Medicine. Residents get 15 PTO days and 5 educational leave days, paid training license and DEA, 950 dollars of on-call meals, a 1,000 dollar orientation allowance, Step 3 reimbursement, and a laptop or iPad.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- All GME programs use ERAS; IMGs must be ECFMG certified and visas are not sponsored.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $64,438.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $66,685.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $69,014.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $72,467.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $75,733.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $79,144.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $83,096.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jason M. Clark, MD
- Program coordinator
- Chimere Platt
- Address
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, Graduate Medical Education, 9330 Medical Plaza Dr., Charleston, SC 29406
- Phone
- (843) 797-7000
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency at a glance
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident lists its Surgery residency in North Charleston, South Carolina. The directory holds 6 Surgery residency programs in South Carolina, 1 of them in North Charleston and 362 across 48 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 6 Surgery residency programs in South Carolina use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 356 Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident has 2 other programs listed in North Charleston: Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident in North Charleston
Other South Carolina cities with a listed Surgery residency: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Surgery residency training
Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants usually build a record of surgical rotations and a sub-internship before applying.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency?
The directory places it in North Charleston, South Carolina.
How many Surgery residency programs are there in South Carolina?
This directory lists 6 in South Carolina and 362 nationwide.
How do I apply to the HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Trident Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.