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Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program

Psychiatry 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 College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4004521204
Program director
David Beckert
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
878
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 878 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
14%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White65%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
David Beckert
Program coordinator
Michele Drake
Coordinator phone
(843) 792-0192
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Institute of Psychiatry 67 President Street, MSC 865 Charleston, SC 29425 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 2% of residents at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 Program offer?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program offers 14 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program received 878 applications and interviewed about 14% 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 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 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 Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program is located at Institute of Psychiatry 67 President Street, MSC 865 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 College of Medicine Program?

The program director is David Beckert. The program coordinator, Michele Drake, is the usual contact for application questions.