OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Ophthalmology 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
2404521163
Program director
Alexander Pogrebniak
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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

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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
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Alexander Pogrebniak
Program coordinator
Alisha Henderson
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-7063
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Prisma Health Ophthalmology 4 Medical Park 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.

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 Prisma Health Ophthalmology 4 Medical Park 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 Alexander Pogrebniak. The program coordinator, Alisha Henderson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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