Programs/Orthopaedic surgery/Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program
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Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Greenville, SC(Greenville, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#55
Specialty Rank
$60,236
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#55
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
74th Percentile
Top 26% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604521033
- NRMP Code:
- 1683260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 63
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 30
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 9
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Female Faculty:
- 2.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program has the academic foundation and the clinical volume required to provide the perfect environment for you to thrive. The residents are the foundation of our collegial training environment. Our faculty consists of board-certified surgeons in all of the orthopedic subspecialties. Our program is based at a level I trauma center and our faculty are the team physicians for Clemson University.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$60,236
PGY-1
$61,006
PGY-2
$63,752
PGY-3
$66,144
PGY-4
$69,056
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 382K
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.96
Gas (per gallon)
$3.07
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604521033
- NRMP Code:
- 1683260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 63
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thomas Schaller
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- 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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1683260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prisma Health-Upstate/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prisma Health-Upstate/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
- Contact Person:
- Lauren R Behrendt
- Contact Email:
- lauren.behrendt@prismahealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- 0
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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