Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
We are uniquely positioned in the state capital of South Carolina, Columbia. Our central location provides an exceptional opportunity for our residents to engage directly with state-level public health agencies, government offices, and key decision-makers. The proximity to the University of South Carolina and its vast academic, clinical, and research resources further enhances our program's capacity to foster comprehensive and diverse training experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mark Edward Humphrey, MD, MPH
Prisma Health/USC
Primary Program Contact
Ashlyn Whitehead, MD
Prisma Health/USC
Locations
Prisma Health/USC
Preventive Med Pgm
3209 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
Po Box 2266
Columbia, SC 29202-2266
3209 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
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
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Feb 20, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Feb 19, 2027
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-3
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.