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

Family Medicine residency program in Sumter, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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About 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
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.