SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Spartanburg Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Spartanburg, South Carolina, sponsored by Spartanburg Medical Center.

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About Spartanburg Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4404531318
Program director
Michael Mount
Location
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
676
Latest cycle
Interview rate
0.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Spartanburg Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Spartanburg, South Carolina, sponsored by Spartanburg Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 676 applications and invited about 0.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% 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 77 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
  • 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
4
Interview rate
0.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates55%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White95%
  • Asian9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native9%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Mount
Program coordinator
Sissy Thompson
Coordinator phone
(864) 560-6929
Program phone
(864) 560-6285
Sponsoring institution
Spartanburg Medical Center

101 E Wood Street Spartanburg, SC 29303 Open in Google Maps

Spartanburg Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Spartanburg Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Spartanburg Medical Center 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 Spartanburg Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Spartanburg Medical Center 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 Spartanburg Medical Center Program offer?

Spartanburg Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Spartanburg Medical Center Program?

Spartanburg Medical Center Program received 676 applications and interviewed about 0.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Spartanburg Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Spartanburg Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Spartanburg Medical Center Program located?

Spartanburg Medical Center Program is located at 101 E Wood Street Spartanburg, SC 29303. Its sponsoring institution is Spartanburg Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Spartanburg Medical Center Program?

The program director is Michael Mount. The program coordinator, Sissy Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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