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

Surgery residency program in Greenville, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health.

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

ACGME code
4404511317
Program director
Kristen Spoor
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
789
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Greenville, South Carolina, sponsored by Prisma Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 789 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
10.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White72%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristen Spoor
Program coordinator
Angie Bowers
Coordinator phone
(864) 455-5515
Program phone
(864) 630-9144
Sponsoring institution
Prisma Health

Prisma Health-Upstate, Univ of SC School of Medicine Greenville Department of Surgery 701 Grove Road, 3rd Floor Support Tower Greenville, SC 29605 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program offer?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program received 789 applications and interviewed about 10.8% 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 Greenville (Greenville) 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 (Greenville) 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 Greenville (Greenville) Program located?

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville) Program is located at Prisma Health-Upstate, Univ of SC School of Medicine Greenville Department of Surgery 701 Grove Road, 3rd Floor Support Tower Greenville, SC 29605. Its sponsoring institution is Prisma Health.

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

The program director is Kristen Spoor. The program coordinator, Angie Bowers, is the usual contact for application questions.

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