Medical University of South Carolina
The Medical University of South Carolina Emergency Medicine residency in Charleston, SC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Three-year emergency medicine residency at MUSC in Charleston, SC, with comprehensive Level 1 trauma experience. The curriculum combines adult and pediatric EM at MUSC, VA Medical Center and ICU months, MICU/PICU/trauma, ultrasound, a community rotation at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and two PGY-3 electives; adult EM blocks include longitudinal pediatric and EMS shifts. Residents can join a three-year track in global health, ultrasound or sports medicine. Monthly simulation labs run at the 11,000 sq ft MUSC Healthcare Simulation Center (14 rooms) during protected conference time.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Pick a track early in your story: the Global Health track (certificate, OneWorld Health sites in Uganda or Nicaragua, resident stipend up to $3,000), Ultrasound Academy (additional certification, advanced elective, scholarly project) or Sports Medicine track (fellowship didactics, mentored scholarship).
- Speak to training in a high-acuity quaternary Level 1 trauma center; residents on the page cite transplant, LVAD and medically complex patients alongside trauma.
- Ask how the longitudinal pediatric EM and EMS shifts within adult EM blocks work, and how shift load changes by year (about 21, 20 and 19 shifts per month PGY-1 to PGY-3).
- Ask about the graduated responsibility model: interns on less emergent procedures, PGY-2 on emergent procedures, PGY-3 running their pod and supervising juniors.
- Mention interest in the community rotation at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the build-your-own electives approved by the program director.
- Use the visiting student route (VSLO, blocks June-October) or resident ambassadors to show genuine engagement; residents repeatedly cite program culture and interview-day interactions.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $65,614.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $67,118.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $69,172.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $71,757.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $74,932.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $78,044.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $81,246.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $85,854.00MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident compensation schedule for 2026–2027. MUSC GME Charleston annual salary, effective July 1, 2026. Potential performance incentive of up to 4% excluded; regional networks excluded. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jeffrey Bush, MD
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Botelho
- Address
- 169 Ashley Avenue, MSC 300 Room NT265, Charleston, SC 29425
- botelhom@musc.edu
- Phone
- 843-876-8023
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Emergency Medicine residency training
Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program.
Applications commonly include Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from emergency medicine rotations; check what this program requires.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Medical University of South Carolina Emergency Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Medical University of South Carolina Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Medical University of South Carolina Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Medical University of South Carolina Emergency Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.