Medical University of South Carolina Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Medical University of South Carolina Program
- ACGME code
- 2404521143
- Program director
- James Bowsher
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.
Is Medical University of South Carolina Program a good fit for you?
Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.
Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White67%
- Asian33%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- James Bowsher
- Program coordinator
- Becky Daniel
- Coordinator phone
- (843) 792-8864
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Storm Eye Institute 167 Ashley Avenue, PO Box 250676 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?
Medical University of South Carolina Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Medical University of South Carolina Program IMG-friendly?
Medical University of South Carolina Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
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. Medical University of South Carolina Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?
Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at Storm Eye Institute 167 Ashley Avenue, PO Box 250676 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 James Bowsher. The program coordinator, Becky Daniel, is the usual contact for application questions.