Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Prisma Health/UofSC School of Medicine Columbia, offers comprehensive training across diverse clinical settings, including Prisma Health Hospital and the Columbia VA Healthcare. Fellows engage with a varied patient population, gaining experience in general ID, HIV/AIDS care, transplant infections, and antimicrobial stewardship. Located in Columbia, SC, the program provides a balanced lifestyle with access to vibrant communities and cultural experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kamla Devi Sanasi-Bhola, JD, MD, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands
Primary Program Contact
Sandra Molina
Prisma Health-Midlands
Locations
Prisma Health-Midlands
Ste 205
2 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203
Po Box 2266
Columbia, SC 29202-2266
1364 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
6439 Garners Ferry Rd
Columbia, SC 29209
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
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
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.