Contact us
For more information, please contact our program administrator.
How to apply
- ACGME: 3404500001
- NRMP Number:
2056340A0 - Advanced (No prior training)
2056340R0 - (Completed one year of training)
Welcome from our program director
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Training Program at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare's GME network. As a leading healthcare provider, HCA is committed to offering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Our 3-year ACGME-accredited program is located in Charleston, South Carolina, a vibrant city with stunning beaches and a mild climate. Trident Hospital also partners with HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital Transitional Year Program (2329999P0 - (Transitional year)), offering you the ability to complete your initial training all in one city.
We offer 6 advanced PM&R positions (2 per academic year) and a local transitional year program. Our experienced faculty is dedicated to providing residents with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in PM&R.
We offer a variety of educational opportunities, including clinical rotations, research projects, and mentorship programs.
Please browse our website and feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Douglas McGill, MD
Program Director
About our program
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) program offers a dynamic and well-rounded training experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Primary training sites include Trident Hospital sites include Trident Hospital, and Colleton medical Center, providing residents with exposure to a diverse patient population and wide range of clinical conditions. Residents will complete a 2-month pediatric rotation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
In addition to, we offer a Transitional Year program providing applicants with the opportunity to complete their initial training within the same city. Those interested in this pathway must apply separately to the Transitional Year program. Please note that matching into Transitional Year Program does not guarantee a position with the PM&R residency program.
Trident Hospital is a 302-bed major medical center providing a comprehensive range of services and specialties, including a 24-hour emergency room (ER) and a Level II Trauma Center. Trident Hospital offers critical care services and 24/7 access to hospitalists and intensivists. Colleton Medical Center, 40 miles from the main campus of Trident Hospital, has 135 beds, offering both inpatient and outpatient medical services, as well as 24/7 Emergency Care for adults and children.
Throughout the program, residents rotate through inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient PM&R clinics, and electrodiagnostic clinics, gaining valuable hands-on experience in patient care, procedural skills, and diagnostic evaluation. Our goal is to foster confident, well-rounded physicians through a supportive learning environment that emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Our Program Director
Douglas McGill, MDR
Our faculty
- Nancey Trevanian Tsai, MD FABPMR – Associate Program Director
- Sweta Thakur, MBBS MPH – Core Faculty Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Daniel Nemeth, MD – Core Faculty Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Joshua Vova, MD – Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Robert Carlile, MD – Neurology
- Nayda Parisio Poldiak, MSc, PhD – Research Faculty
Salary & benefits
| Year | Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY1 | $64,438 | $950 | $65,388 |
| PGY2 | $66,685 | $950 | $67,635 |
| PGY3 | $69,014 | $950 | $69,964 |
| PGY4 | $72,467 | $950 | $73,417 |
| PGY5 | $75,733 | $950 | $76,683 |
| PGY6 | $79,144 | $950 | $80,094 |
| PGY7 | $83,096 | $950 | $84,046 |
*New residents receive up to $1,000 for orientation (if it takes place before the official employment date).
Benefits
The HCA Healthcare Total Rewards program offers the following benefit options for residents and their dependents:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance and Dependent Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Core Plus Benefits
- Auto & Home Insurance (Note: Home insurance not available in all locations)
- Legal Benefit
- Long-Term Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
- Financial Fitness Program
- Retirement 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 15 days PTO, 5 days educational leave
Additional benefits
- Professional memberships
- Conference and travel expense
- Cellphone
- Laptop/iPad
- Other board prep and educational expense
- Consumer Discounts
- On-duty and On-call Meal Allowance
- The hospital covers the expense for physician training license and DEA
- ACLS/PALS/ATLS Training