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Pediatrics Residency Program

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Charleston, SC
Continued AccreditationACGME #3204511219UniversityJ1J-1

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatrics residency program in Charleston, SC. It has 19 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 56 residents in training. It reports 1.9% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $61,010. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
19
56 residents · 67 approved
PGY-1 salary
$61.0k
IMG percentage
1.9%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1680320C0

Accredited since 1937 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2010

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2–3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

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Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1680320C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Medical University of SC-SC”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
2%
x
US MD
79%
x
DO
19%
x
Women
83%
x

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Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
28
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
10
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.4
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

Founded in 1824, the MUSC College of Medicine was the first medical school in the southern U.S. and the 10th medical school in the country. More than 10,000 medical degrees have been conferred by the College of Medicine since its founding.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 10 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$484K
Research
$0
Payments
100

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($101K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine · Charleston, SC

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Clinical sites

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Primary
Charleston, SC

MUSC Medical Center

Charleston, SC834 beds

Coastal Pediatrics Associates

Charleston, SC

Location

Purchasing power

~$1,269/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~68.8% of pay
Take-home$1,269/mo
Rent (1BR)$3,500/mo
State tax$315/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,010 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 6.2% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Charleston County, South Carolina (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
6.2%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$84,320
+$6k vs US median
Avg Commute
25 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

David M Mills, MD

Associate Professor / Program Director Categorical and Primary Care Residency Programs

Program Director

Mrs. Rebecca L Hasegawa

Residency Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Mrs. Krista Jackson, MSW

Residency Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Madison Hicks

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine located?
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is located in Charleston, SC.
What type of program is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine?
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine?
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine has approximately 56 residents in training.
How much is rent near Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine?
Median rent near Charleston, SC is ~$3,500/month for a 1BR and ~$4,200/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 1.9% of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine require?
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine?
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,010. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.