Medical University of South Carolina Program
About This Program
MUSC offers a rare training environment that goes beyond exceptional technical skills with programs such as Future Surgical Leaders and Pathways Program, as well as a Global Surgery rotation for optional international experience. With minimal fellows on service (transplant, critical care and cardiac only), residents operate on complex cases and earn true graduated autonomy, culminating in full chief-level responsibility. Rotations span academic Level 1 trauma centers and community sites like McL
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Colleen Donahue, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Primary Program Contact
Jerri O'Banner
Medical University of South Carolina
Locations
Medical University of South Carolina
424 D CSB Surgery
96 Jonathan Lucas St
Charleston, SC 29425-8900
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
555 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 29506-2617
109 Bee St
Charleston, SC 29401-5799
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 8
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.