Medical University of South Carolina Program

Charleston, SCLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
15%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
5%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (48 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$69k-$75k

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4
$69,299
PGY-5
$72,370
PGY-6
$75,476

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