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Medical University of South Carolina Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

About Medical University of South Carolina Program

ACGME code
3004521332
Program director
Jessica Forcucci
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
444
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 444 applications and invited about 15.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
444
Interview rate
15.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White79%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American11%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Forcucci
Program coordinator
Michelle Barton
Coordinator phone
(843) 792-3121
Program phone
(843) 792-4702
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 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?

About 5% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 6 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Program received 444 applications and interviewed about 15.8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 13%.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at 165 Ashley Avenue MSC 908 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 Jessica Forcucci. The program coordinator, Michelle Barton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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