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

Internal Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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

ACGME code
1404521404
Program director
David Giovannini
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,325
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,325 applications and invited about 18.2% 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 4% 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. The program offers primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
18.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White71%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
David Giovannini
Program coordinator
Danielle Langley-Hairston
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-6956
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

2 Medical Park Suite 502 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 4% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 Internal Medicine positions, and 11 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 1,325 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 2 Medical Park Suite 502 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 David Giovannini. The program coordinator, Danielle Langley-Hairston, is the usual contact for application questions.

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