Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Columbia, SC(Columbia, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$61,006
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3804588116
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 23
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are uniquely positioned in the state capital of South Carolina, Columbia. Our central location provides an exceptional opportunity for our residents to engage directly with state-level public health agencies, government offices, and key decision-makers. The proximity to the University of South Carolina and its vast academic, clinical, and research resources further enhances our program's capacity to foster comprehensive and diverse training experiences.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- 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
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,006
PGY-1
$61,006
PGY-2
$63,752
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 22.5%
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:
- 3804588116
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 23
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark Edward Hu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 2/19/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1681380R0, 1681380A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Tiffany Jones
- Contact Email:
- usc-prevmed@prismahealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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