Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- Website
- Program website
- 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.