Professional & Educational Support
- Reimbursement for approved conference travel and presentations
- USMLE/COMLEX Step III reimbursement (when completed prior to February 28 of PGY-1 year)
- South Carolina medical license, DEA, and DHEC fees covered
- Membership to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Attendance at the South Carolina AAP Conference during PGY-2 year
Training & Clinical Resources
- PALS, NRP, and BLS certification and renewal training provided
- MUSC branded jacket, vest, fleece, white coat, and scrubs provided throughout residency
- Parking fees covered
Wellness & Community
- Annual resident retreats
- Dedicated resident wellness activities throughout the year
- Lunch provided weekly during Pediatric Academic Half Day and additional educational conferences
- 3 weeks of paid annual leave plus 6 days during the Winter holidays
- 3 weeks of paid sick leave
- 6 weeks of paid Parental/Caregiver/Medical (PCM) leave, with the option of an additional 4-week New Parent Elective
Textbooks & Online Resources
Residents receive access to a variety of educational materials and clinical resources, including:
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics for board preparation
- MedStudy Pediatrics Q&A Bank
- MUSC Library resources, including online textbooks and clinical databases (PubMed, UpToDate, and more)
- PediaLink, AAP Red Book, and additional online learning resources
- Access to Medical Spanish learning modules through Canopy
Additional GME Benefits
MUSC’s Graduate Medical Education Office offers institution-wide insurance, retirement, and wellness benefits to all residents and fellows.
GME Institutional Benefits