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Medical University of South Carolina Program

Neurology 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
1804521105
Program director
Lidia Yamada
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
991
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 991 applications and invited about 8.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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

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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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
8.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs44%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White56%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Lidia Yamada
Program coordinator
Lori Shumaker
Coordinator phone
(843) 792-3222
Program phone
(843) 792-3725
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

96 Jonathan Lucas St, Suite 301 Clinical Science Building MSC 606 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 47% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Program received 991 applications and interviewed about 8.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 4%.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at 96 Jonathan Lucas St, Suite 301 Clinical Science Building MSC 606 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 Lidia Yamada. The program coordinator, Lori Shumaker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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