Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Medical University of South Carolina Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
7004532127
Program director
Sarah Mennito
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
301
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 301 applications and invited about 17.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
17.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White63%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%

Contact and location

Program director
Sarah Mennito
Program coordinator
Krista Jackson
Coordinator phone
(843) 792-0435
Program phone
(843) 876-8511
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Med-Peds Residency Program, MSC 915 10 McClennan Banks Drive 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 13% 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/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Program received 301 applications and interviewed about 17.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Do program signals help at Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Applicants who sent Medical University of South Carolina Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital Med-Peds Residency Program, MSC 915 10 McClennan Banks Drive 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 Sarah Mennito. The program coordinator, Krista Jackson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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