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Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Florence, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network.

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About Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program

ACGME code
1404500002
Program director
Ribal Al Aridi
Location
Florence, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,764
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
101%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Florence, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,764 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 101% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs88%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White13%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Ribal Al Aridi
Program coordinator
Dawn Carpenter
Coordinator phone
(843) 674-2964
Program phone
(843) 679-4221
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network

805 Pamplico Highway Suite B-330 Florence, SC 29505 Open in Google Maps

Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) 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 Regional Network (Florence) Program IMG-friendly?

About 101% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 Regional Network (Florence) Program offer?

Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program received 1,764 applications and interviewed about 11.1% 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 Regional Network (Florence) 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 Regional Network (Florence) 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 Regional Network (Florence) Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program is located at 805 Pamplico Highway Suite B-330 Florence, SC 29505. Its sponsoring institution is Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network.

Who is the program director of Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Florence) Program?

The program director is Ribal Al Aridi. The program coordinator, Dawn Carpenter, is the usual contact for application questions.

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