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

Neurology 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
1804512164
Program director
Yedatore Venkatesh
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
696
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 696 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
12.6%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates61%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White57%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Yedatore Venkatesh
Program coordinator
Rhonda Harden
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-1895
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Neurology 1 Medical Park, Ste 230 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 13% 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 Neurology program has 20% 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 6 first-year Neurology positions, and 6 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 696 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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

Do program signals help at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?

Applicants who sent Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Neurology 1 Medical Park, Ste 230 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 Yedatore Venkatesh. The program coordinator, Rhonda Harden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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