Programs/Geriatric Psychiatry (P)/Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
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Geriatric Psychiatry (P)Community-based university affiliated
Columbia, SC
2
Positions
$67,035
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4074513068
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 2
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 60.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
South Carolina offers a Geriatric Physician Loan Forgiveness Program to encourage physicians specializing in geriatrics or geriatric psychiatry to practice in the state. Eligible applicants can receive up to $35,000 in educational debt repayment in exchange for a 5-year service commitment. Our program offers supervised training in sleep medicine, administrative psychiatry, hospice, & dedicated research time. Also, protected time to attend Am. Assoc. of Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) annual meeting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,035
PGY-1
$67,035
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 4074513068
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 4/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 7/7/2026 - 5/7/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, January, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2
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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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