Programs/Obstetrics and gynecology/Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
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Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Columbia, SC(Columbia, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#202
Specialty Rank
$60,236
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#202
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
32nd Percentile
Top 68% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2204511271
- NRMP Code:
- 1681220C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 77
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 70.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are committed to training compassionate, intellectually curious, and well-rounded OB/GYN physicians who become strong advocates for patients and women's health in their communities. Our program features a robust L&D, structured curriculum in robotics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), dedicated time for peds and adolescent gynecologic procedures at Prisma Children's Hospital (peds sedation), and surgical experience across four Prisma Health hospitals in the Midlands.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,236
PGY-1
$61,006
PGY-2
$63,752
PGY-3
$66,144
PGY-4
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- 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:
- 2204511271
- NRMP Code:
- 1681220C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carol B Alan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/11/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- 1681220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Wehunt
- Contact Email:
- obgynresidencycolumbia@prismahealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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