Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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About Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program

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
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.