Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Greer, SC(Greer, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$60,236
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500672
- NRMP Code:
- 1683120C3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 86
Contact Information
Seth Fleming Patterson
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 88.9%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is in Greer, South Carolina, a town of about 40,000 people located 30 mins from downtown Greenville & 30 mins from downtown Spartanburg. Our goal is to train competent, caring, community-oriented physicians. Our curriculum is approx. 50% inpatient & 50% outpatient. We have a unique 2-week block schedule that allows you to learn longitudinally as you progress through the program. Our grads work in community clinics, hospitals, and academics. Several grads have gone on to fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,236
PGY-1
$61,006
PGY-2
$63,752
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $340K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
13.08
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204500672
- NRMP Code:
- 1683120C3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 86
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Seth Fleming Patterson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1683120C3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Meredith Burger
- Contact Email:
- meredith.burger@prismahealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 57th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 77.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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