Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
Over the course of the year, the geriatric fellows at Prisma Health will participate fully in the clinical care of older patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, consultative and nursing home care. Clinical experiences unique to this program include Bone Health, Ryan White Consults, and Memory Clinic. -For Fellows who choose to practice in South Carolina after graduation, the Geriatric Loan Forgiveness Program is available through the Lt Governor's Office on Aging.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rachelle N Gajadhar, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands
Primary Program Contact
Rebekah Boston, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands
Locations
Prisma Health-Midlands
Carolina Med Plaza Ste 300A
3010 Farrow Rd
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
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Faculty preceptor outside of the specialty
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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 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
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.