Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
We emphasize full-breadth family medicine with a diverse, underserved patient population that offers broad spectrum care to all age groups. Our strongest areas include point-of-care ultrasound, adult medicine, child and adolescent health, musculoskeletal medicine, and office procedures. We also maintain our own maternity care and newborn service. Our unique blend of community opportunities and academic resources provide individualized training opportunities for every resident to be successful.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Nodelman, MD
Prisma Health/USC
Primary Program Contact
Rajita Chauhan, MD
Prisma Health/USC
Locations
Prisma Health/USC
Family Medicine Ctr
3209 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
Po Box 2266
Columbia, SC 29202-2266
6439 Garners Ferry Rd
Columbia, SC 29209
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Oct 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Feb 12, 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
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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.