Apply to a Program

The Department of Pediatrics Residency Programs participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications are accepted exclusively through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

ERAS: http://www.aamc.org/eras
NRMP: http://www.nrmp.org/

Application Procedures and Guidelines

• Submit your application once ERAS opens, applications received by the MSPE release date are given priority consideration for interviews
• Interviews are scheduled through the months of November, December, and January
• Interviews are typically scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the exception of holidays

Interview Selection Assessment Criteria

• Completed ERAS application
• MSPE
• Medical School Transcript
• Two strong letters of recommendation (we do not require a Chair letter)
• Personal Statement
• Research Experience

Applications for Foreign Medical Graduates

Requirements for foreign medical graduates include the same criteria as listed above plus the following:

• Only applications received through ERAS will be considered
• One full year of United States experience
• Medical school graduation within the past two years (unless already enrolled/completed domestic residency program)
• All programs only accept J1 visa
• Additional materials may be required

Thank you for your interest in the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics Residency Programs. MUSC is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants are given equal consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you and are happy to answer any application questions you have. Here is how to reach us:

Pediatrics:
Rebecca Hasegawa, C-TAGME
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 843-792-8972
hasegawa@musc.edu

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics:
Krista Jackson, LMSW
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 843-792-0435
jacksokl@musc.edu

Child Neurology:
Rebecca Strickland
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 843-792-6004
strickr@musc.edu