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Medical University of South Carolina Program

Pediatrics 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
3204511219
Program director
David Mills
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
858
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 858 applications and invited about 29.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
29.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women79%
  • Men21%
  • White83%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
David Mills
Program coordinator
Rebecca Hasegawa
Coordinator phone
(843) 792-8972
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Department of Pediatrics 125 Doughty Street Suite 520D 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 2% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 18 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina Program?

Medical University of South Carolina Program received 858 applications and interviewed about 29.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at Department of Pediatrics 125 Doughty Street Suite 520D 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 David Mills. The program coordinator, Rebecca Hasegawa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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