Programs/Transitional Year/Lexington Medical Center/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia Program
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Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
West Columbia, SC(Columbia, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$64,859
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994500001
- NRMP Code:
- 2341999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
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:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Transitional Year program focuses on a diverse and abundant experience to allow recent graduates to develop and hone their clinical skills. We offer a wide range of electives, and core clinical rotations that provides a robust experience for our residents. We are located in the Midlands of South Carolina, near the state capital, which is home to USC. We have plenty of sunshine, with short and pleasant winters to enjoy the variety of sporting and outdoor activities.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,859
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $341K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.21
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
202 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.96
Gas (per gallon)
$4.00
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994500001
- NRMP Code:
- 2341999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Scott A McKay
- Email:
- samckay@lexhealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/4/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- 2341999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lexington Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lexington Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sandra Bolton
- Contact Email:
- sdbolton@lexhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 15.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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