ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES, AND METABOLISM (IM)

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program

Columbia, SCLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

The Endocrinology Fellowship at Prisma Health/UofSC School of Medicine Columbia, offers a comprehensive two-year program. Fellows gain diverse clinical experience through rotations at Prisma Health Hospital and the Columbia VA Health Care System, focusing on outpatient care with inpatient consultations. Located in Columbia, SC, the program serves a diverse patient population and offers a balanced lifestyle with access to vibrant communities and cultural experiences.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

40 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

View All

Compensation

$64k-$67k

20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

View All Benefits

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Brooke Hollins McAdams, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands

[email protected]
(803) 434-4119

Primary Program Contact

Sandra Molina
Prisma Health-Midlands

[email protected]
(803) 434-4119
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1434521077

Locations

Prisma Health-Midlands
Dept of Med Ste 402
2 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203

Sponsor Location

Prisma Health

Po Box 2266
Columbia, SC 29202-2266

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Pk
Columbia, SC 29203

Columbia VA Health Care System

6439 Garners Ferry Rd
Columbia, SC 29209

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

32 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

32:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1681143F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Data not provided by program

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/Resident Ratio

2:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

66.7%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (6)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

40 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every third night for 12 month(s)

Year 2 - Every third night for 12 month(s)

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s1

PGY-2s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT1

Application Due

Oct 1, 2025

AUG18

Interview Period Starts

Aug 18, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT1

Application Due

Oct 1, 2026

AUG17

Interview Period Starts

Aug 17, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

70%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required (12 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$64k-$67k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4

$64,207

PGY-5

$67,035

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.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Columbia, SC

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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