Medical University of South Carolina Program
Cardiovascular Disease (IM)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charleston, SC
21
Positions
$72,071
PGY1 Salary
4.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1414521129
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 52
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.50
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 26.10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide tertiary and quaternary CV experience in Charleston SC, also working closely with the adjacent RHJ VA hospital. All of our fellows receive outstanding training in the depth and breadth of general cardiology. Our faculty also have particular expertise in Advanced HF/Transplant, Adult Congenital, Critical Care, CV Genetics, Cardiac Amyloid, and Electrophysiology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,071
PGY-1
$72,071
PGY-4
$75,265
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1414521129
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 52
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/23/2026 - 10/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1680141F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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