Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
Comprehensive interventional cardiology and structural training in 1 year. Work is split between a university hospital and VA hospital (which are right next door to each other).
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher D Nielsen, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Rebeccah Connelly, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina
Locations
Med Univ of South Carolina
ART 7036 MSC 592
25 Courtenay Dr
Charleston, SC 29425
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-0950
109 Bee St
Charleston, SC 29401-5799
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
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
Data not provided by program
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 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 69 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.