Medical University of South Carolina Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charleston, SC(Charleston, SC Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#43
Specialty Rank
$64,412
PGY1 Salary
5.9%
IMG %
#43
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
45th Percentile
Top 55% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7004532127
- NRMP Code:
- 1680700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 13.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 215
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 48
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 32.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program has its own continuity clinic which is house in our MUSC Pediatrics and Internal Medicine Clinic. The clinic is located in the community and offers a great diversity of patients. The clinic has amazing faculty preceptors and clinic staff. It truly is one of a kind.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- 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
$64,412
PGY-1
$66,717
PGY-2
$68,870
PGY-3
$72,071
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
- 25.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,142,750
- 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:
- 7004532127
- NRMP Code:
- 1680700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah Mennito
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/17/2026
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1680700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- MUSC Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- MUSC Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Krista Jackson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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