HCA Healthcare-Mercer University School of Medicine-Trident Hospital Program

Surgery-General Analyst Verified · Sep 30, 2026

HCA Healthcare-Mercer University School of Medicine-Trident Hospital Program

HCA Healthcare-Mercer University School of Medicine-Trident Hospital Program is a residency program specializing in Surgery-General, located in Charleston, South Carolina, directed by Jason M. Clark, MD and coordinated by Lisa Cate.. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (423) 443-7501. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

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HCA Healthcare-Mercer University School of Medicine-Trident Hospital Program
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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Program Director
Name: Jason M. Clark, MD
Program Coordinator
Name: Lisa Cate Email: [email protected] Phone: (423) 443-7501 Address: ,Charleston
Program Website
https://tridenthealthsystem.com/physicians/graduate-medical-education/surgery/
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