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Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program

Family Medicine residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

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About Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1204500676
Program director
Lisa Mims
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
489
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 489 applications and invited about 20.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
20.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates30%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White87%
  • Asian7%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Mims
Program coordinator
Brook Williams
Coordinator phone
(843) 876-7081
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

135 Cannon Street, MSC 192 Suite 405 Charleston, SC 29425 Open in Google Maps

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program offer?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program received 489 applications and interviewed about 20.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program is located at 135 Cannon Street, MSC 192 Suite 405 Charleston, SC 29425. Its sponsoring institution is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Lisa Mims. The program coordinator, Brook Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.