Pediatrics·Columbia, SC

Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)

Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
225–262
p10 – p90
Sample N
719
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
1.8%
13 of 719 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 719
Applied
719
100.0%
Invited
211
29.3%
Class size
13
1.8%
J-1 visaAny graduation yearCategoricalHospitalist
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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2024-25 to 2026-27

The day
Three 15-minute interviews with the PD, APD and a faculty member
2026-27
Style
Conversational + Behavioral
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • Why Columbia?
  • How do you adapt to new environments?
  • Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned.
  • Where do you see yourself in the future?
  • Why pediatrics, and how will you support families?
  • How would family and friends describe you?
Worth knowing
  • Interns take about three 24-hour calls, with more in later years. 2026-27
  • Night float is two 2-week blocks. 2026-27
  • Continuity clinic is a full day during outpatient rotations, not on inpatient. 2026-27
  • No fellowship programs on site. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites2 hospitals · Columbia
  • 1
    Prisma Health Richland Hospital
    Columbia, SC
    Primary
  • 2
    Prisma Health
    Columbia, SC
    Sponsor
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK225 – 262
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE432 – 613
400500600700800
Interview rates
US MD
48%
US DO
39%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%
Applicant origin
In-state
97%
Out-of-state
26%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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Program data, 2025 release. Not medical advice. © 2026 Rezumab LLC.