Medical University of South Carolina Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charleston, SC(Charleston, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
55
Positions
#36
Specialty Rank
$61,935
PGY1 Salary
3.8%
IMG %
#36
Psychiatry Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004521204
- NRMP Code:
- 1680400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 55
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 119
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 63
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 51.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The MUSC Psychiatry Residency Program in Charleston, SC is based in a large academic department with world class research and diverse clinical rotations and opportunities at MUSC proper and our affiliates. We strive to provide resident-centered and highly relevant clinical education and training consistent with contemporary psychiatric practice, yet remain informed by the rich history of our field. Our translational research exposes residents to emerging treatments advancing our discipline.
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
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,935
PGY-1
$64,151
PGY-2
$66,221
PGY-3
$69,299
PGY-4
$73,370
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $50K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 280K
- 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:
- 4004521204
- NRMP Code:
- 1680400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 55
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Edward M Kantor
- Email:
- psychresidency@musc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 2/15/2027
- 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:
- 1680400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Shelly Drake
- Contact Email:
- psychresidency@musc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 14
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:14PGY-2:15PGY-3:14PGY-4:12
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
- 3.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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