Medical University of South Carolina Program Thoracic Surgery - Integrated Residency
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Medical University of South Carolina Program
- ACGME code
- 4614521087
- Program director
- Nicolas Pope
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 123
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Medical University of South Carolina Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 123 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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.
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates85%
- US DO graduates15%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women38%
- Men62%
- White69%
- Asian23%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicolas Pope
- Program coordinator
- Diana Gillard-Heyward
- Coordinator phone
- (843) 792-6296
- Program phone
- (843) 876-4841
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
30 Courtney Drive Suite 282 MSC 295 Charleston, SC 29425 Open in Google Maps
Medical University of South Carolina Program: frequently asked questions
Does Medical University of South Carolina Program sponsor visas?
Medical University of South Carolina 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 Medical University of South Carolina Program IMG-friendly?
Medical University of South Carolina Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Medical University of South Carolina Program offer?
Medical University of South Carolina Program offers 2 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical University of South Carolina Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Medical University of South Carolina Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.
Where is Medical University of South Carolina Program located?
Medical University of South Carolina Program is located at 30 Courtney Drive Suite 282 MSC 295 Charleston, SC 29425. Its sponsoring institution is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Medical University of South Carolina Program?
The program director is Nicolas Pope. The program coordinator, Diana Gillard-Heyward, is the usual contact for application questions.