Medical University of South Carolina Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charleston, SC(Charleston, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#42
Specialty Rank
$64,151
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#42
Ophthalmology Ranking
67th Percentile
Top 33% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404521143
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 58.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents receive training and certification on catalys femto-second laser cataract surgery, laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery and Kahook Dual Blade (KDB). Residents also have the opportunity to travel on international medical missions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,151
PGY-1
$64,151
PGY-2
$66,221
PGY-3
$69,299
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully 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
- 25.2%
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:
- 2404521143
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James D Bowsher
- Email:
- bowsher@musc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/3/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MUSC Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MUSC Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Becky Daniel
- Contact Email:
- danielbe@musc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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