HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine Rural Program
| ACGME number: | 1201221637 | |
| Program Director: | Joshua Charles Ferrell MD, FAAFP | |
| Address: |
1107 E 66th St
Savannah, GA 31404 |
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| Phone: | (724) 993-0135 | |
| Email: | joshua.ferrell@hcahealthcare.com | |
| Website: | https://hcahealthcaregme.com/locations/memorial-satilla-health/family-medicine-residency/ |
Program Description
Our program is unopposed so residents get to spend 1:1 time with specialists. Residents are impressed with the amount of pathology they encounter here. Rural physicians are well rounded and have several options upon graduating. Recent graduates have chosen outpatient private practice, urgent care, and hospitalist positions. They feel very well prepared at the end of their 3-year training.
Community Setting
- Rural
- Urban
Top 3 Program Strengths
- Direct Primary Care
- Value-based Care
- Wellness/Well-being
Primary Admitting Hospital
Memorial Satilla Health
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
- Federal or other government clinic funding including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or look-alike, Community Health Centers (CHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 2 |
PGY-3: 3 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 2 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Has Residential Organization
Yes
Required ICU Rotations
Less than two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Three months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care option not available.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Six months or more
Offers International Rotations
No
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 1 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: q15d-q28d |
PGY-3: q15d-q28d |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: > q28d |
PGY-3: > q28d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: Yes |
PGY-3: Yes |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Offers Rural Rotations
Yes
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Memorial Satilla Health
Total Hospital Beds
231
Full Time Doctor Faculty
5
Full Time Other Faculty
2
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
4
Total Rotation Hospitals
1
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
2
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
Yes
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: $63,211 |
PGY-2: $65,416 |
PGY-3: $67,704 |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 3 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Funding for attending conferences
- Parking
- Moving Allowance
- Health Insurance
- Meals
- Disability Insurance
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- Time off for conferences
Offers Fellowship
No
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes