Lexington Medical Center/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
West Columbia, SC(Columbia, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#453
Specialty Rank
$64,859
PGY1 Salary
23.1%
IMG %
#453
Family Medicine Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500002
- NRMP Code:
- 2341120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 55
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Lexington Medical Center has been recognized as one of 50 hospitals in the United States - and the only hospital in South Carolina - as one of the best hospitals in the nation to work. GME began in 2023 with our flagship program of Family Medicine. We have a balanced curriculum that offers robust training in primary care, within the inpatient, outpatient, and the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas. Residents get a taste of rural medicine, and can tailor electives to interests.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,859
PGY-1
$67,350
PGY-2
$70,149
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $341K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.21
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500002
- NRMP Code:
- 2341120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 55
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Susan J Hulsemann
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/4/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- June Start Date:
- June 18
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2341120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lexington Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lexington Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Presleigh W Sawyer
- Contact Email:
- pdsawyer@lexhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 23.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 34.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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