Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
The MUSC Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program is the only congenital heart center in South Carolina. The program is recognized for exceptional outcomes by both the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Public Reporting and US News & World Report. Both clinical and didactic education are outstanding and the program has had a 100% pediatric cardiology board pass rate since 2018. The clinical environment provides rich experiences in all facets of congenital cardiology including n
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sinai Choi Zyblewski, MD, BA
MUSC Shawn Jenkin's Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Tina C Tindal, MBA
MUSC Shawn Jenkin's Children's Hosp
Locations
MUSC Shawn Jenkin's Children's Hosp
MSC 915
10 McClennan Banks Dr
Charleston, SC 29425
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.