Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program provides a supportive yet rigorous environment to learn from fellowship trained faculty in a professional and collegial atmosphere. MUSC is a tertiary care center with a Level 1 trauma center, NCI-designated cancer center, the only organ transplant center in SC, and the top ranked Children's Hospital in the state. Residents perform cutting-edge research, teach medical students, participate in QI projects, and have the opportunity to participate in a global health elective.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1680416A0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
27
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
8
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
44
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
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
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
15
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4164500001
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
8
15
Program Director
First Name
Ricardo
Middle Name
T B
Last Name
Yamada
Degrees
MD
Address
Med Univ of South Carolina
Ste 210 MSC 323
96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425-0323
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.947936 32.784131)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Angie
Last Name
Maguire
Address
Med Univ of South Carolina
Ste 210 MSC 323
96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425-0323
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.947936 32.784131)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
86.70
% IMG
0.00
% DO
13.20
% Female
6.00
% Male
93.90
Total Physician
53
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
22.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $61,207 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $63,306 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $65,974 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 5 | $68,616 | 15 | 15 |
| Year 6 | $71,543 | 15 | 15 |
Total Positions
10
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
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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