Family Medicine

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Summerville Medical Center Program

Summerville, SC · South Atlantic

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Program Director

Pooja A Paunikar, MD, MPH, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Chimere Platt, AA

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

7 hospitals

1
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
Primary
2
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine
Savannah, GA
Sponsor
3
Liberty Doctors
North Charleston, SC
Participant
4
Fetter Healthcare Network-Charleston
Charleston, SC
Participant
5
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
Participant
6
Liberty Doctors Folly Road
Charleston, SC
Participant
7
Dermatology and Laser Center
Summerville, SC
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK218 – 248

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

45%

US DO

43%

US IMG

27%

Non-US IMG

11%

Applicant Origin

In-State

75%

Out-of-State

18%

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specialtyWhat attracts you to the breadth of family medicine?★ common

programRural vs urban practice — what's your preference?

clinicalHow do you approach continuity of care?

specialtyTell me about procedures you'd like to incorporate into your practice.

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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