Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
Our program is known for its high volume of its clinical and surgical experiences in a supportive environment known for its camaraderie between the residents and faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark E Robinson, MD, MPH
Prisma Health-Midlands
Primary Program Contact
Lorie A Collins, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands
Locations
Prisma Health-Midlands
Ophthalmology Pgm
4 Medical Park
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
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 5, 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
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
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.