NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program

Neurology residency program in Greer, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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

ACGME code
1804500165
Program director
Saher Choudhary
Location
Greer, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
705
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
37%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Greer, 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 705 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 37% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs29%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women79%
  • Men21%
  • White42%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Saher Choudhary
Program coordinator
Matt Nidiffer
Coordinator phone
(864) 363-5023
Program phone
(864) 797-8856
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

109 Physicians Drive Suite C Greer, SC 29650 Open in Google Maps

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) Program IMG-friendly?

About 37% of residents at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) 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 Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program offer?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) Program?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program received 705 applications and interviewed about 13% 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 Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. 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 Greenville (Greer) Program?

Applicants who sent Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program located?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program is located at 109 Physicians Drive Suite C Greer, SC 29650. Its sponsoring institution is Prisma Health.

Who is the program director of Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program?

The program director is Saher Choudhary. The program coordinator, Matt Nidiffer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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