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Medical University of South Carolina Program

Internal 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 Program

ACGME code
1404521403
Program director
Ashley Duckett
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
26
First-year spots
Applicants
2,167
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 26 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,167 applications and invited about 18.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
26
Interview rate
18.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White77%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashley Duckett
Program coordinator
Meredith Stafford
Coordinator phone
(843) 792-2731
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Department of Medicine, Suite 807 CSB 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, MSC 623 Charleston, SC 29425 Open in Google Maps

Medical University of South Carolina Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical University of South Carolina Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Medical University of South Carolina Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Medical University of South Carolina Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Medical University of South Carolina Program offers 26 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 26 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Program received 2,167 applications and interviewed about 18.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical University of South Carolina 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at Department of Medicine, Suite 807 CSB 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, MSC 623 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 Program?

The program director is Ashley Duckett. The program coordinator, Meredith Stafford, is the usual contact for application questions.

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