Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Prisma Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia General Surgery Residency Program is a fully accredited five-year training program offering comprehensive general surgical training in Columbia, South Carolina. With a focus on progressive autonomy, residents are prepared for diverse surgical careers through exposure to various specialties and mentorship from board-certified surgeons. This program emphasizes early operative experience and the development of clinical skills in a hands-on environment, ensuring well-prepared surgical graduates.
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Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), nor does it provide statistics regarding IMG acceptance rates. However, it does have a focus on training that suggests a diverse and inclusive resident population. Additional details on visa sponsorship for IMGs were not found in the text.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4 categorical and 2 preliminary residents each year
Program Website
Address
2 Medical Park Rd., Suite 306, Columbia, SC 29203
Program Director
Jesse Clanton
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program has a total of four categorical and two preliminary residency positions available each year. It has a diverse resident population trained by board-certified experts from multiple surgical specialties, indicating a variety of experiences and learning opportunities.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers four categorical and two preliminary residency spots each year, taught by board-certified surgeons in general surgery as well as representative surgeons from every specialty currently certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Application
The residency program accepts four categorical and two preliminary residency spots each year, selected through ERAS from a wide range of some of the top medical schools across the country. Specific application details can be found on the "How to Apply" page.
# of Locations
Residents rotate at several local hospitals including the VA and other facilities, providing various surgical experiences.
Fellowship
The program offers several fellowship opportunities, although the specific fellowships were not detailed in the extracted content. Graduates from the program have been successful in matching to a variety of fellowships or post-residency positions, reflective of the program's strong reputation in surgical training.
Resident Life
Overview
A fully accredited five-year training program offering general surgical training in Columbia, South Carolina, for three categorical and two preliminary residents.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
The residency program boasts of excellent outcomes, with alumni having successful placements in various positions, including fellowships and private practice, although the details and specific institutions or geographies were not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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