Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
2204511271
Program director
Elizabeth Nodelman
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
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 Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 77 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women100%
  • White74%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American16%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Nodelman
Program coordinator
Lorie Collins
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-2184
Program phone
(803) 434-5334
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Two Medical Park, Suite 208 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?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% 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 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 0%.

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 Two Medical Park, Suite 208 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 Elizabeth Nodelman. The program coordinator, Lorie Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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