Transitional YearUniversity Based

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program

Transitional Year residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

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About Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
9994500252
Program director
Eric Matheson
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
775
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 775 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
9.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Matheson
Program coordinator
Arpi Hartnett
Coordinator phone
(843) 876-8409
Program phone
(843) 876-7080
Sponsoring institution
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

135 Cannon Street Suite 405 Charleston, SC 29425 Open in Google Maps

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 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 College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program received 775 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program located?

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program is located at 135 Cannon Street Suite 405 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 College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Eric Matheson. The program coordinator, Arpi Hartnett, is the usual contact for application questions.