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Medical University of South Carolina Program

Ophthalmology 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
2404521143
Program director
James Bowsher
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 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.

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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%
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
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.

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 0%.

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.

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