Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Program
About This Program
What sets our program apart is the breadth and depth of real-world sports coverage. Fellows are embedded in diverse athletic environments and develop true team physician experience through hands-on involvement with: -Charleston Battery: USL Pro Soccer Charleston -RiverDogs (MiLB Tampa Bay Rays Affiliate): Minor League Baseball -South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL / Washington Capitals Affiliate): Professional Hockey -College of Charleston & The Citadel: NCAA Division I Athletics-Charleston-area Hi
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Alec DeCastro, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Arpi Hartnett
Med Univ of South Carolina Coll of Med
Locations
Med Univ of South Carolina Coll of Med
Ste 405
135 Cannon St
Charleston, SC 29425
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
2125 Charlie Hall Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.