Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia) Program
About This Program
Our program offers supervised training in PCIT, play therapy, ECT, and family therapy. Fellows gain experience in normal child development, forensic psychiatry (DJJ, ChildFirst certification), and consultative roles across settings. 2nd year Selectives allow and Fellows to tailor their training by allowing for exploration of individual interests. CBT training is provided by Beck-trained faculty, enhancing therapeutic and consultative skills. These features offer a well-rounded, hands-on program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Earl Bragg, MD
Prisma Health-Midlands - Child Psychiatr
Primary Program Contact
Angelia D Berkley
Prisma Health - Columbia - Child Psychia
Locations
Prisma Health-Midlands - Child Psychiatr
Ste 6J
1301 Taylor St
Columbia, SC 29201-2930
5 Richland Medical Pk
Columbia, SC 29203
1800 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29202
Taylor At Marion St
Columbia, SC 29220
15 Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203
2715 Colonial Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
5827 Trenholm Rd
Columbia, SC 29206
4 Medical Park Rd
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
Nov 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 11, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 16, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Nov 23, 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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.