Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
Our residents train under the guidance of faculty across all neurological subspecialties. Each resident receives an annual education fund and support to present research at national and international conferences. The program also features several innovative initiatives, including the Brain Health Curriculum, Career Development Series, Neuroeducation, and a dedicated Wellness and Education rotation. Residents receive board preparation tools, structured mentorship in a supportive environment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lidia Yamada, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Cassaundra D Tucker Ctagme, BS, AS
Med Univ of South Carolina
Locations
Med Univ of South Carolina
Dept of Neurology MSC 606
96 Jonathan Lucas St
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
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 8, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2026 - Jan 13, 2027
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.