Programs/Internal Medicine/Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia (Columbia) Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbia, SC(Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
$60,236
PGY1 Salary
3.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204511291
- NRMP Code:
- 1681120C2; 1681120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 164
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We emphasize full-breadth family medicine with a diverse, underserved patient population that offers broad spectrum care to all age groups. Our strongest areas include point-of-care ultrasound, adult medicine, child and adolescent health, musculoskeletal medicine, and office procedures. We also maintain our own maternity care and newborn service. Our unique blend of community opportunities and academic resources provide individualized training opportunities for every resident to be successful.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,236
PGY-1
$61,006
PGY-2
$63,752
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $267K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $59K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 467K
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.29
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204511291
- NRMP Code:
- 1681120C2; 1681120C0
- Total Positions:
- 33
- Interviews:
- 164
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Matthew Nodelman
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 2/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1681120C0, 1681120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Rajita Chauhan
- Contact Email:
- Rajita.Chauhan@prismahealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 3.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 67.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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