Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.
See how you matchAbout Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
- ACGME code
- 2604531163
- Program director
- Kevin Murr
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 387
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 387 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- 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
- Women15%
- Men85%
- White70%
- Asian20%
- Black or African American10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kevin Murr
- Program coordinator
- Madison Busse
- Coordinator phone
- (803) 434-6879
- Program phone
- (864) 557-0229
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Prisma Health
PRISMA Health Midlands/University of South Carolina SOM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2 Medical Park Suite 404 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?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) 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 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 Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.
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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?
Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program received 387 applications and interviewed about 19.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
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 Midlands/University of South Carolina SOM Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 2 Medical Park Suite 404 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 Kevin Murr. The program coordinator, Madison Busse, is the usual contact for application questions.