Medical University of South Carolina Regional Network (Columbia) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Paul W Watanakunakorn, MD, BA
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Danielle McCummings, MBA
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown Medical Center
Locations
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown Medical Center
2453 Forest Dr
Columbia, SC 29204
22 Westedge St
Charleston, SC 29403
120 Gateway Corporate Blvd
Columbia, SC 29203
1315 Roberts St
Camden, SC 29020
40 Pinnacle Pkwy
Elgin, SC 29045
166 Stoneridge Dr
Columbia, SC 29210
2739 Laurel St
#1A
Columbia, SC 29204
121 Park Central Dr
Ste 200
Columbia, SC 29203
2001 Laurel St
Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29204
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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 or outside 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Data not provided by program
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.