Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Sumter, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.
See how you matchAbout Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program
- ACGME code
- 1204500671
- Program director
- Catherine Schaefer
- Location
- Sumter, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 254
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 45.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 54%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Sumter, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 254 applications and invited about 45.3% 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 54% 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.
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
- 4
- Interview rate
- 45.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates18%
- US DO graduates27%
- US IMGs45%
- Non-US IMGs9%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White27%
- Asian27%
- Black or African American27%
- Hispanic or Latino18%
- Other18%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Catherine Schaefer
- Program coordinator
- Shannon Mewborn
- Coordinator phone
- (803) 774-9755
- [email protected]
- Sponsoring institution
- Prisma Health
129 North Washington Street Sumter, SC 29150 Open in Google Maps
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) 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 (Sumter) Program IMG-friendly?
About 54% of residents at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 (Sumter) Program offer?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program received 254 applications and interviewed about 45.3% 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 (Sumter) 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 (Sumter) 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 (Sumter) Program located?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program is located at 129 North Washington Street Sumter, SC 29150. Its sponsoring institution is Prisma Health.
Who is the program director of Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Sumter) Program?
The program director is Catherine Schaefer. The program coordinator, Shannon Mewborn, is the usual contact for application questions.