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Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program

Psychiatry residency program in Orangeburg, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

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About Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program

ACGME code
4004500001
Program director
Felicia Walker
Location
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
470
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Orangeburg, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 470 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
16.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Felicia Walker
Program coordinator
Marchel Williams
Coordinator phone
(803) 395-2527
Program phone
(803) 393-3675
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

3000 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118 Open in Google Maps

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) 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 College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program IMG-friendly?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program offer?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program received 470 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) 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 College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program is located at 3000 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118. Its sponsoring institution is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Orangeburg) Program?

The program director is Felicia Walker. The program coordinator, Marchel Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.