Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Greenville, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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About Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program

ACGME code
2604521033
Program director
Thomas Schaller
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
383
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Greenville, 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 383 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective 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 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.2%
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

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White95%
  • Black or African American5%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Schaller
Program coordinator
Lauren Behrendt
Coordinator phone
(864) 455-6221
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 701 Grove Road, 2nd Floor Support Tower Greenville, SC 29605 Open in Google Maps

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program sponsor visas?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) 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 Greenville (Greenville) Program IMG-friendly?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) 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 Greenville (Greenville) Program offer?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) 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 Greenville (Greenville) Program?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program received 383 applications and interviewed about 11.2% 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 Greenville (Greenville) 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 Greenville (Greenville) 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 Greenville (Greenville) Program located?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 701 Grove Road, 2nd Floor Support Tower Greenville, SC 29605. Its sponsoring institution is Prisma Health.

Who is the program director of Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program?

The program director is Thomas Schaller. The program coordinator, Lauren Behrendt, is the usual contact for application questions.