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

Prisma Health

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SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedColumbia, SC

Size

7 / year · 23 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

75 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK243–268
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal3.5×
    21%
  • None
    6%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    11%
  • US DO
    9%
  • US IMG
    0%
  • Non-US IMG
    0%

Applications per year

997
2022
1,069
2023
1,028
2024
884
2025
782
2026

Compensation

$60,236 (−5%)

Cost of living

$1,164/mo (−7%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$60,2362012
Year 2$61,0062012
Year 3$63,7522012
Year 4$66,1442012
Year 5$69,0562012

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD70%
  • DO25%
  • IMG5%

Sex

  • Female35%
  • Male65%

Tracks & recognition

Rural

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    69%
  • US DO

    31%
  • US IMG

    0%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
By signal
  • Did Not Send

    66%
  • Sent

    34%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    87%
  • Sent

    13%
Student type
This program Surgery avg
  • US MD Graduates

    50%
    61%
  • US DO Graduates

    33%
    21%
  • US-IMG

    8%
    9%
  • Non-US IMG

    8%
    9%
Sex
This program Surgery avg
  • Men

    58%
    50%
  • Women

    42%
    50%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Surgery avg
  • White

    75%
    59%
  • Asian

    13%
    23%
  • Black or African American

    8%
    8%
  • Did Not Report

    4%
    4%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    4%
    3%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    4%
    12%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    86%
  • In-State

    14%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    97%
  • In-State

    3%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    0%
Top medical schools
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia

    17%
  • American University of Antigua College of Medicine

    13%
  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus

    8%
  • University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

    8%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    100%
  • Ever Failed

    0%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)75
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1681440C0, 1681440P0
  • ACGME ID4404521316
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodNov 6, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027