How to Apply: Post Graduate Year One

National Resident Matching Program

For the first year of postgraduate training, MUSC programs participate in the National Resident Matching Program. Registration for the matching program is handled through the Dean's Office of the applicant's medical school.

You can learn more about the National Resident Matching Program, please visit the MATCH website.

Applications will be accepted at MUSC up to the closing date set by the NRMP.  However, due to of the volume of applications received for review, interview, and ranking, it is in the applicant's best interest to have applications and supporting materials submitted via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) at the earliest opportunity. We utilize signaling as part of our holistic file review.

Interview Slots

Once an applicant has been invited for an interview, interview slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Instructions for consideration will be given to married couples who want to do residencies at MUSC in either the same or different programs. Please be sure the program director notes that information during the interview process.

Application Requirements

Applicants should be sure that all supporting materials, including the Dean's Letter, transcript, and additional letters of recommendations are identified by the same name, whether the applicant chooses to retain the birth name, assume a married name or hyphenated name, or use a legally changed name. Not doing so may result in separate and incomplete files.

The following is a list of requirements that must be met and materials that must be received before each applicant's file is considered complete:

• Completed application with a recent photograph
• Dean's letter
• Official transcript
• 3 Letters of Recommendation, one of which should be a Department of Medicine Summary Letter of Evaluation or Chairman's Letter
• One additional recommendation may be submitted, but is not required
• Personal interview
• Step I of the USMLE examination or COMLEX level 1 must be passed on the first attempt
• Step II USMLE or COMLEX level 2 scores should be submitted via ERAS

Additional Requirements & Guidelines

The Department of Medicine accepts applications only through ERAS.

Physicians accepted into the training programs must be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina before they can begin appointments. For more information, please contact the State Board of Medical Examiners for South Carolina.