Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
Prisma Health Midlands is located in Columbia, SC. Columbia is a vibrant medium sized capital city and is home to the University of South Carolina, the USC School of Medicine, as well as a host of outdoor reaction activities including on Lake Murray and Congaree National Park. Our primary training site is Prisma Health Richland, which is the safety net hospital and tertiary care referral center for the Midlands of SC. Our programs strengths include critical care and pediatrics among others.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Stanley Hassinger, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands
Primary Program Contact
Sherry Allen
Prisma Health-Midlands Richland
Locations
Prisma Health-Midlands
350/Emergency Medicine
14 Medical Park, Ste 350
Columbia, SC 29203
Po Box 2266
Columbia, SC 29202-2266
Taylor At Marion St
Columbia, SC 29220
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.