Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
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
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.