Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
Our program in located in Charleston, SC, which has been named "America's Best City" more than 10 times by Conde Nast in the last 15 years. A vibrant city with excellent work life balance, it offers opportunities for the lover of the outdoors, food, and culture. Our faculty includes attendings who have received teaching awards, NIH grants, and been chairs of AACAP committees. Excellent training opportunities beyond the scope of requirements include college mental health, brain stim, and trauma.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alvin Lee Lewis, MD
Med Univ of South Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Theresa H Barnes
Med Univ of South Carolina
Locations
Med Univ of South Carolina
MSC 865
67 President St
Charleston, SC 29425
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
2090 Executive Hall Rd
Charleston, SC 29403
1061 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Dec 1, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through 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.