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

Surgery 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
4404521316
Program director
Jesse Clanton
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
782
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Columbia, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 782 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White75%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jesse Clanton
Program coordinator
Natalie Hawkins
Coordinator phone
(803) 434-8198
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Prisma Health Richland Two Medical Park Road, Suite 306 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?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 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 782 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Richland Two Medical Park Road, Suite 306 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 Jesse Clanton. The program coordinator, Natalie Hawkins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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