Accepting applications for training that begins in 2020-2021
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Leader in ultrasound education with potential for ultrasound certificate upon graduation. Simulation center for procedure instruction. Modern facilities. Strong tradition of collegiality and teamwork. 100% Board pass rate three years in a row with a 3-year rate of 100%. Nationally recognized faculty. Our program takes care of the whole resident not just the medical knowledge portion. We work to create a manageable work-life balance while fostering a wellness mindset.
Total Program Size
17
14
14
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1681140P0
1681140C0
1681140M0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
200
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Average Step 1 score (range) of current residents/fellows
210-225
Level 1 required
Yes
Average Level 1 score (range) of current residents/fellows
541-600
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
23
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
2
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Primary teaching site time
66
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1404521404
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Mary
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Poston
Degrees
MD
Address
Prisma Health-Midlands
Dept of Medicine Ste 402
2 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.033611 34.027528)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sierra
Last Name
Whelchel
Address
Prisma Health-Midlands
Dept of Medicine Ste 502
2 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.033611 34.027528)
To be considered by this program, passing Step 2 CS or Level 2 PE on the 1st try is
Desired, with some exceptions
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
62.50
% IMG
0.00
% DO
37.40
% Female
47.40
% Male
52.50
Total Physician
42
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $55,671 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $56,324 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $58,907 | 23 | 12 |
Total Positions
45
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No