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

Psychiatry 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
4004531205
Program director
Frank Peters
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
741
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 741 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

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 45 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates59%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White78%
  • Asian26%

Contact and location

Program director
Frank Peters
Program coordinator
Brittany Hancock
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-1433
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

1301 Taylor Street Suite 6J Columbia, SC 29201 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?

Yes. Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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 Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 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 741 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 1301 Taylor Street Suite 6J Columbia, SC 29201. 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 Frank Peters. The program coordinator, Brittany Hancock, is the usual contact for application questions.