Advance Your Dental Career with LRMC’s General Practice Residency
Mission-Driven Training | Hospital Experience | Coastal Living
Launch Your Dental Career with Confidence
Launch Your Career with Purpose and Impact
The General Practice Residency (GPR) Program at Little River Medical Center offers a unique blend of hands-on clinical training and mission-driven service. Located in both hospital and outpatient settings, the program prepares newly graduated dentists to deliver high-quality care to medically underserved populations across coastal and rural South Carolina. You’ll gain experience in Anesthesia, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Endodontics, and more—while making a real difference in people’s lives.
Why LRMC
Train where community impact meets clinical excellence.
At LRMC, you’re not just expanding your skills, you’re transforming communities. Our FQHC setting reflects the future of dentistry: high-volume, integrated, patient-focused, and purpose-driven.
LRMC offers GPR residents hands-on experience in a community health center , caring for patients of all ages, with diverse needs, in real-life environments. You’ll learn how to manage care efficiently, compassionately, and confidently, preparing you to transition seamlessly into private practice or a public health career.
Partnership with MUSC
- Advanced Clinical Training & Rotations
- Hands-on Hospital Experience in General Anesthesia
- CBCT and Digital Scanning Technology
- Mobile Dentistry for School-Based and Community-Based Care
- Community-focused Care at a Federally Qualified Health Center
- Emphasis on Underserved Populations
- Live and Learn Along the Grand Strand and Coastal Myrtle Beach, SC
Enhanced Academic Environment – The partnership combines LRMC’s community-focused, mission-driven training with MUSC’s scholarly excellence, creating a distinctive residency experience that integrates clinical rigor with innovation and research.
Simulation Lab Access – Residents gain advanced clinical training through MUSC’s state-of-the-art simulation labs, acquiring hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques in a controlled learning setting.
Library & Research Resources – Full access to MUSC’s extensive library and digital research tools supports evidence-based learning, scholarly projects, and ongoing professional development.
Specialist Collaboration – Opportunities to learn alongside MUSC faculty and visiting specialists offer residents diverse perspectives and mentorship across various dental and medical fields.
Quick Facts
Location
Carolina Forest, SC (Myrtle Beach area), Little River, SC, Aynor, SC, and Mobile Unit
Program Length
Application Deadline
September 1
Start Date
July 1
Orientation starts in mid-June.
Make a Measurable Difference in People’s Lives
More than a Residency. It’s a Mission.
At LRMC, we offer vital medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services for individuals and families in our community. Driven by compassion and purpose, our team connects with patients where they are. Through seven health centers, mobile medical and dental programs, and dedicated outreach efforts, we deliver high-quality care to those who need it most, right in their neighborhoods.
