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

Family 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
1204511291
Program director
Matthew Nodelman
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
344
Latest cycle
Interview rate
47.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
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 Family Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 344 applications and invited about 47.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
47.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates65%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White71%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Nodelman
Program coordinator
Rajita Chauhan
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-7399
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Prisma Health- Midlands Family Medicine Center 3209 Colonial Drive 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?

About 3% of residents at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% 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 11 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program received 344 applications and interviewed about 47.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 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 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 Family Medicine Center 3209 Colonial Drive 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 Matthew Nodelman. The program coordinator, Rajita Chauhan, is the usual contact for application questions.