Resident & Fellow Support Programs

The College of Medicine is committed to enhancing the physician workforce by training residents and fellows representing different backgrounds and multicultural experiences to provide the best care for all patients and address health disparities in South Carolina. The Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, residency program directors, and faculty create welcoming educational and training environments that have directly impacted our recruitment. Today, our resident housestaff includes 12% of individuals from underrepresented groups, with representation in two-thirds of the clinical departments, better reflecting the diverse patient population we serve. 

McClennan-Banks Residents & Fellows Networking Group

The College of Medicine initiated the McClennan-Banks Resident Society, naming the organization for Dr. Alonzo C. McClennan and Nurse Anna DeCosta Banks, who were known as trailblazers in ensuring the entire Charleston population received the care they needed. The purpose of the society is to enhance inclusive excellence within the College of Medicine and connect with the Greater Charleston, SC community through service. The society was recently renamed the McClennan-Banks Residents and Fellows Networking Group to include fellows, networking opportunities with community physicians, and community service projects. The group also serves as mentors to College of Medicine students.

Organizational Objectives:

• Provide an opportunity for campus and community-based networking.
• Provide mentorship of under-represented students, residents, and fellows
• Develop residents’ teaching skills and increase resident recruitment to the Medical University of South Carolina
• Cultivate interest in academic medicine
• Engage in community service

Resident Ambassadors

Several residents have volunteered to serve as Resident Ambassadors for the College of Medicine. These resident physicians are available to answer questions of potential resident applicants and to share their experiences at MUSC. Interested individuals may contact them by email.

Resident Transition Forum

Incoming residents are invited to a transition forum during their first week of residency. During this forum, residents meet College of Medicine leaders, Residency Program Directors, and current residents. Information regarding the McClennan-Banks Residents and Fellows Networking Group and support services is provided.