Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Charleston, South Carolina

Chair / Chief
Milton B. Armstrong, MD
Program Director
Lance Tavana, MD
Program Coordinator
Stephanie Mackey
Residents / Year
1
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Program Length
6 years
Research Year
No
Integrated Program Established
2016
Residency Program Established
1967
Doximity Rank
Rank by "Reputation" according to the Doximity.com Residency Navigator.
75
Salary
Range from PGY1 to PGY6. For more financial information, see the Lifestyle section.
$52,778-64,080
Independent Residents / Year
1
Fellows / Year
-
Clinical Sites
  • MUSC Medical Center
  • Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center (Charleston)
  • Roper Hospital
  • Trident Medical Center
  • MUSC Health East Cooper
  • O'Neill Plastic Surgery
  • P.A.​
Program Structure
Amount of PRS experience in first three years. PGY4-6 consist of entirely PRS rotations.
  1. 3-4 months of PRS in PGY1
  2. 5-6 months of PRS in PGY2
  3. 10 months of PRS in PGY3
Electives
Elective opportunities to explore PRS sub-specialties and professional interests.
1 month during PGY6
Cosmetic
Cosmetic/aesthetic experience.
Intermittent cases starting PGY3, then two months per year in PGY4-6
Global Surgery
Opportunities to participate in international electives, mission trips, or research.
No annual trips currently; could be arranged during vacation time
Gender Affirmation
Top surgery