Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
The forensic pathology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina allows trainees to complete their forensic pathology training in a major academic center in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. Being located in the University hospital provides trainees with access to vast resources within the department and university. Additionally, the case variety is extremely rich as cases are referred to MUSC from a variety of settings from all over the state of South Carolina
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicholas I Batalis, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Madison Black
Med Univ of South Carolina
Locations
Med Univ of South Carolina
Pathology Dept MSC 908
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 20, 2026 - Mar 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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.