Contact us
For more information about our program, please contact Kim Miller, program administrator, at (843) 692-4403.
Welcome from our program director
Welcome to the Transitional Year Residency Program at Grand Strand Medical Center!
Thank you for your interest in our program. We are committed to providing residents with a strong foundation in medicine and clinical skills, preparing them for PGY-2 specialties such as Anesthesiology, Radiology, Dermatology, and PM&R. Supported by our Internal Medicine Residency program, we offer a comprehensive curriculum enriched with hands-on experience and cutting-edge simulation training. Our dedicated faculty and enthusiastic upper-level residents are passionate about teaching and supporting our transitional year trainees.
Mission statement
The mission of the Grand Strand Medical Center Transitional Year Residency Program is to train and inspire the next generation of physicians and healthcare leaders. Our program is designed to provide residents with the educational experience and clinical foundation needed to successfully transition into the next level of training. As part of HCA Healthcare, we are united by a shared purpose: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
We offer a supportive, enriching environment where residents benefit from personalized learning guided by dedicated faculty and staff. Our team is committed to meeting each resident’s educational needs while promoting a culture of collaboration, compassion, and inclusivity—one that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideals.
Program overview
The Transitional Year Residency at Grand Strand Medical Center is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program sponsored by Internal Medicine and offering 12 positions annually. As part of a robust graduate medical education presence, we are proud to train alongside residencies in Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Surgery, as well as fellowships in Endocrinology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, and Ultrasound. Through academic affiliations with the University of South Carolina, Mercer University, and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), our residents have access to extensive educational resources and strong research opportunities.
Grand Strand is a 403-bed hospital and South Carolina’s busiest trauma center, offering exceptional training in high-volume, high-acuity care. Residents gain exposure to award-winning cardiovascular, orthopedic, and stroke programs, while also enjoying a broad selection of electives both in the hospital and community—ensuring a solid foundation for future specialty training.
Our location in Myrtle Beach—just steps from 60 miles of beautiful coastline—offers more than just scenery. As the 17th fastest-growing city in the nation, it provides a diverse patient population and a unique opportunity to train in a thriving community setting.
With a state-of-the-art Simulation Center and a dedicated team of faculty and mentors, we are committed to delivering outstanding education and preparing residents to excel in the next phase of their careers.
Curriculum and rotation schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Conference schedule
The Transitional Year program holds a monthly “TY Tuesday” session that emphasizes team building, the business of medicine, professional leadership, and healthcare disparities. Residents can present Journal Club topics, and the sessions also serve as an open forum for feedback to enhance the program’s quality. These meetings take place off-site at local favorite restaurants, fostering a relaxed and interactive environment.
Transitional Year residents participate in Internal Medicine Didactic conferences alongside the full Internal Medicine team, following this basic schedule:
| Day | Time | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Noon - 1:00pm | Rotating series of Journal Club, MMI, Business of Medicine, PD Meeting, Inquiriing Minds, and Intern Core |
| Tuesday | 12:30pm-1:00pm | PD Case Conference |
| Tuesday | 1:00pm-1:30pm | Intern Lecture Series |
| Tuesday | 1:30pm-3:00pm | Clinic Half Day Ultrasound/Simulation |
| Wednesday | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Academic Half Day |
| Thursday | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Board Review |
| Friday | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Case conference |
| Third Friday of the Month | Noon-1:00pm | Grand Rounds |
For more information on each of the above lecture series, please visit the Grand Strand Health Internal Medicine Page.
Salary
| Year | Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY1 | $61,048 | $950 | $61,998 |
FAQs
If you are interested in applying to our Transitional Year Residency Program, you must submit an application electronically via the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
The required documents to be submitted via ERAS include:
- MyERAS Application
- Photograph
- ECFMG Certificate* (If Applicable)
- MSPE/Dean’s Letters
- Medical School Transcripts
- USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement (We recommend that you indicate your future specialty and specific reasons why you are interested in Grand Strand Medical Center.)
Our NRMP Program Number is 1761999P0.
We do not have absolute score requirements. However, we do hope that our applicants pass their examinations on their first attempt. In order to be eligible for ranking (mid-February), a candidate must have passed Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS.
For further communication, please contact our program via email or by phone at (843) 692-4403.