Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Internal Medicine Residency Program is a fully accredited three-year program that provides an in-depth exposure to both primary patient care and subspecialties within internal medicine. Residents engage in a wide range of experiences including inpatient care, outpatient continuity, and intensive medical training, making it ideal for those aiming for diverse clinical exposure. The program emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a supportive environment, ensuring residents become well-rounded physicians. It features a comprehensive curriculum that balances general and specialized medicine with hands-on experience.
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Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Internal Medicine Residency Program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) in its eligibility criteria or application process. There is no information about IMG applicants, IMG acceptance rates, or specific visa sponsorship details for international graduates. Thus, it's unclear if the program is IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Internal Medicine Residency Program has categorical internal medicine residents. All categorical internal medicine residents spend three 4-week blocks in the general medicine outpatient clinic evaluating new patients and return patients for experience in outpatient continuity of care in addition to several half-day subspecialty outpatient clinical experiences.
Program Website
https://academics.prismahealth.org/graduate-medical-education/residencies/internal-medicine-columbia
Address
2 Medical Park Road<br>Suite 402<br>Columbia, SC 29203
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Current Residents
Overview
The program does not specify the total number of current residents. It is unclear how many residents are enrolled in the PGY-1 year specifically or what the demographics of these residents are regarding their backgrounds.
PGY-1 MD
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents devote time to inpatient care in general medicine services at Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Dorn VA Medical Center, in addition to ambulatory care, medical intensive care and elective subspecialty rotations. Elective rotation opportunities include cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, allergy/immunology, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, endocrinology, and unique opportunities such as hospital internal medicine, private practice outpatient primary care, ultrasound, wilderness medicine and global health. All categorical internal medicine residents spend three 4-week blocks in the general medicine outpatient clinic evaluating new patients and return patients for experience in outpatient continuity of care, in addition to several half-day subspecialty outpatient clinical experiences.
Application
To apply, visit the 'How to Apply' section. Specific deadlines and requirements are not detailed in the provided text.
# of Locations
2 hospital locations
Fellowship
The residency program offers elective rotation opportunities in various subspecialties including cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, allergy/immunology, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, and endocrinology. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in these areas, indicating potential post-residency career paths but specific fellowship details are not provided.
Resident Life
Overview
A fully accredited three-year training program offering in-depth exposure to primary patient care and subspecialties in internal medicine.
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# of Years of Program
3 years
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Alumni
Alumni often pursue fellowships in subspecialties such as cardiology and nephrology, and work in various settings including academic positions and private practices. Specific outcomes or institutions are not noted in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a fully accredited three-year training program providing in-depth exposure to primary patient care and subspecialties in internal medicine, including opportunities for elective rotations in various specialties such as cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, and more.
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