Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charleston, SC(Charleston, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#165
Specialty Rank
$61,010
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#165
Family Medicine Ranking
79th Percentile
Top 21% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500676
- NRMP Code:
- 1680120C1YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 106
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The MUSC Family Medicine Residency offers community-focused, evidence-based training in a supportive academic setting in historic Charleston. Residents learn in both inpatient and outpatient environments with strong faculty mentorship. The curriculum supports individualized learning and offers opportunities in geriatrics, sports medicine, and academic medicine. With a focus on service, leadership, and clinical excellence, MUSC prepares residents for diverse career paths.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,010
PGY-1
$63,101
PGY-2
$65,351
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500676
- NRMP Code:
- 1680120C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 106
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa D Mims
- Email:
- fammedres@musc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/20/2025 - 12/19/2025
- 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:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1680120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Karen L Turner
- Contact Email:
- fammedres@musc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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