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Medical University of South Carolina Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 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
2804521100
Program director
Ted Meyer
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
349
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 349 applications and invited about 23.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
23.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White71%
  • Asian24%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Ted Meyer
Program coordinator
Tanya Byers
Coordinator phone
(843) 876-0791
Program phone
(843) 876-0112
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

MSC 550 135 Rutledge Avenue, Suite 1117 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?

Yes. Medical University of South Carolina Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Medical University of South Carolina Program offer?

Medical University of South Carolina Program offers 5 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Program received 349 applications and interviewed about 23.5% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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. This page has Medical University of South Carolina Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 7%.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at MSC 550 135 Rutledge Avenue, Suite 1117 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 Ted Meyer. The program coordinator, Tanya Byers, is the usual contact for application questions.

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