Chief Residents' Welcome Message

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you find it informative, and we encourage you to reach out directly if you have any questions. Over the past three years, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has earned a special place in our hearts. As you search for the right residency program, it's crucial to find a place that aligns with both your personal and career goals. We invite you to explore the Department of Medicine, MUSC, and the city of Charleston to see if we are the best fit for you.

Our residency program is built on a strong foundation in general internal medicine, with extensive exposure to subspecialty training. By rotating through three different hospitals, you will encounter a wide spectrum of disease processes within a socioeconomically diverse population. MUSC’s main hospital, Ashley River Tower, and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center are all conveniently located within a three-block radius. Residents benefit from early access to personal career guidance and research opportunities. In both inpatient and outpatient settings, we work directly with nationally recognized experts and innovators in their fields. Our outpatient training includes the University Internal Medicine clinic, which provides primary care to a diverse and complex patient population, along with subspecialty clinic exposures tailored to your interests. Since 2017, a longitudinal telehealth curriculum has been integrated into the outpatient experience to better serve our community.

Take one look out of the hospital windows, and you'll understand why we love Charleston! Nestled between the Ashley and Cooper rivers, Charleston offers year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, numerous outdoor activities, and world-class restaurants in one of the nation’s oldest cities. We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful city and to train at a world-class academic center with a personal feel. We hope this brief snapshot has highlighted some of the reasons we love MUSC. We invite you to explore our website for a more complete view of our program, especially the people who make it special.

We look forward to meeting you,

Addison Johnson, M.D.
Courtney Kramer, M.D.
Jameson Sorrels, M.D.
Caroline Spitznagel, M.D.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at: imchief@musc.edu or 843-792-2635