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Pediatric Rheumatology Residency Program

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Charleston, SC
Continued AccreditationACGME #3314512035UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatric rheumatology residency program in Charleston, SC. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $69,299. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
1
3 residents · 3 approved
PGY-1 salary
$69.3k
IMG percentage
33.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2010 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2012

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
3
Incl. chair, faculty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
33%
x
US MD
33%
x
DO
33%
x
Women
100%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
14
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

MUSC Children’s Health is an integrated health care delivery system.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital · Charleston, SC

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital

Primary
Charleston, SC

Location

Rental market & livability

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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

Natasha M Ruth, MD, MS

Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Director, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology

Program Director

Ms. Erin Renslow, MEd

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 3 residents in training.
Does Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 33.3% 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?
Yes — Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. 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 $69,299. 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 Pediatric rheumatology residency program positions as they appear.