Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The MUSC plastic surgery residency is located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. The six year integrated track offers early involvement in the plastic surgery curriculum, with exposure to both academic and community based practices.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1680362C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3624500001
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
8
8
8
Program Director
First Name
Manoucher
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Tavana
Degrees
MD
Address
Med Univ of South Carolina
CSB 404 MSC 613
96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.947936 32.784131)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Last Name
Mackey
Address
Med Univ of South Carolina
MSC 613
96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.947936 32.784131)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
47.70
% Male
52.20
Total Physician
6
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
16.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,225 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $61,207 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $63,303 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $65,974 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 5 | $68,616 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 6 | $71,543 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
0
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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