Medical University of South Carolina Program

Charleston, SCLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Diverse patient population; In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. the only Level 1 Trauma center in the Lowcountry of SC, excellent Bone Health program

Program Length

5 Years

First Year Positions

5 Positions

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$62k-$72k

21 Vacation Days
21 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Harris S Slone, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina

[email protected]
(843) 792-0245

Primary Program Contact

Joan M Graesch, MS, MA
Med Univ of South Carolina

[email protected]
(843) 792-0245
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/25/2025

Program ID: 2604521052

Locations

Med Univ of South Carolina
CSB 708 MSC 622
96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29492

Sponsor Location

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

MUSC Medical Center

171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425-0950

Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center (Charleston)

109 Bee St
Charleston, SC 29401-5799

MUSC Health East Cooper

1200 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3294

MUSC Specialty Care North

8992 University Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29406

MUSC Specialty Care West Ashley

2125 Charlie Hall Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

61 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

12.3:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1680260C0

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: --

ERAS®

Yes

San Francisco Match

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

1 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

8.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (27)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - Every seventh night for 12 month(s)

Year 3 - Every seventh night for 12 month(s)

Year 4 - Every seventh night for 12 month(s)

NGO

Year 5 - Every seventh night for 12 month(s)

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s5

PGY-2s5

PGY-3s5

PGY-4s5

PGY-5s5

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2025

DEC13

Interview Period Starts

Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026

2027 - 2028

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2026

DEC12

Interview Period Starts

Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

100%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$62k-$72k

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1

$61,935

PGY-2

$64,151

PGY-3

$66,221

PGY-4

$69,299

PGY-5

$72,370

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.

Vacation Days21

Sick Days21

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

42 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Charleston, SC

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Medical University of South Carolina Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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