Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
Only combined Hematology/Oncology fellowship program in South Carolina-Comprehensive exposure to both benign hematology and solid tumor oncology-Robust training in malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant, and CAR-T cell therapy-Strong affiliation with the Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolinas only NCI-designated cancer center-Extensive multidisciplinary clinical training through disease-specific clinics and tumor boards-Balanced inpatient, outpatient, consultative, and research experience
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abirami Sivapiragasam, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Amy Lustig, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina
Locations
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
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
- Program Director
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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.