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

Pediatrics 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
3204521220
Program director
Evangeline Brown
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
635
Latest cycle
Interview rate
39.5%
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 Pediatrics residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 635 applications and invited about 39.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pediatrics program has 20%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
39.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates68%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White87%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Evangeline Brown
Program coordinator
Whitney Abreu
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-4569
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

9 Richland Medical Park, Suite 200A 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 Pediatrics program has 20% 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 13 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 5 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 635 applications and interviewed about 39.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is located at 9 Richland Medical Park, Suite 200A 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 Evangeline Brown. The program coordinator, Whitney Abreu, is the usual contact for application questions.

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