Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.
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- ACGME code
- 1104512047
- Program director
- Stanley Hassinger
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 13
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 13
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates56%
- US DO graduates44%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White97%
- Asian3%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Stanley Hassinger
- Program coordinator
- Sherry Allen
- Coordinator phone
- (803) 434-3790
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Prisma Health
Prisma Health-Midlands Department of Emergency Medicine 14 Medical Park, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29203 Open in Google Maps
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program IMG-friendly?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program offer?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program offers 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program located?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is located at Prisma Health-Midlands Department of Emergency Medicine 14 Medical Park, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29203. Its sponsoring institution is Prisma Health.
Who is the program director of Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?
The program director is Stanley Hassinger. The program coordinator, Sherry Allen, is the usual contact for application questions.