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Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program

Psychiatry residency program in Greer, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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About Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program

ACGME code
4004500312
Program director
Jessica Obeysekare
Location
Greer, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
799
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Greer, 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 799 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. 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
  • 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
8
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates37%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White78%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Obeysekare
Program coordinator
Heather Gecewich
Coordinator phone
(864) 455-9038
Program phone
(864) 404-8848
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

109 Physicians Drive, Suite B Greer, SC 29650 Open in Google Maps

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) 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 Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program offer?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) Program?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program received 799 applications and interviewed about 13% 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 Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) 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 Greenville (Greer) Program located?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program is located at 109 Physicians Drive, Suite B Greer, SC 29650. Its sponsoring institution is Prisma Health.

Who is the program director of Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greer) Program?

The program director is Jessica Obeysekare. The program coordinator, Heather Gecewich, is the usual contact for application questions.