Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

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SurgeryUniversity BasedCharleston, SC

Size

22 / year · 54 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

80 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

Applications per year

1,499
2022
1,638
2023
1,585
2024
1,570
2025
1,382
2026

Compensation

$61,935 (−10%)

Cost of living

$1,630/mo (avg)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$61,9352121
Year 2$64,1512121
Year 3$66,2212121
Year 4$69,2992121
Year 5$72,3702121

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD84%
  • DO15%
  • IMG2%

Sex

  • Female51%
  • Male49%

Tracks & recognition

Research / fellow

Interview Pool Demographics

Student type
This program Surgery avg
  • US MD Graduates

    81%
    61%
  • US DO Graduates

    17%
    21%
  • Non-US IMG

    2%
    9%
  • US-IMG

    0%
    9%
Sex
This program Surgery avg
  • Men

    50%
    50%
  • Women

    50%
    50%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

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

    76%
    59%
  • Asian

    16%
    23%
  • Black or African American

    7%
    8%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    5%
    12%
  • Other

    3%
    3%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    2%
    3%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    4%
Top medical schools
  • Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    19%
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine

    5%
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    5%
  • Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

    5%
  • Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

    5%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)80
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1680440C0, 1680440P0, 1680440P1
  • ACGME ID4404521315
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters4
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterYes
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeIn person
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodNov 1, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026