Public Health and General Preventive MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine 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
3804588116
Program director
Mark Humphrey
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
76
Latest cycle
Interview rate
44.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 76 applications and invited about 44.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, which interview about 37.9% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 12% across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed43%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
44.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Humphrey
Program coordinator
Ashlyn Whitehead
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-2419
Program phone
(803) 434-6563
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Prisma Health-USC Preventive Medicine Residency Program 3209 Colonial Drive 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?

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?

About 75% of residents at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program received 76 applications and interviewed about 44.7% of applicants. The typical Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program interviews about 37.9%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

Do program signals help at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program?

Applicants who sent Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 43%.

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 Prisma Health-USC Preventive Medicine Residency Program 3209 Colonial Drive 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 Mark Humphrey. The program coordinator, Ashlyn Whitehead, is the usual contact for application questions.

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