Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a rigorous two-year training program committed to developing electrophysiologists with superb technical, clinical, and academic ability. MUSC is the primary referral center for advanced care in the state of South Carolina and is one of the leading centers in ventricular tachycardia ablation and lead extraction in the South.
Total Program Size
3
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
6
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1680154S0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
13
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
70
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1544531099
Beeper or Home Call
0
11
Program Director
First Name
Rachel
Middle Name
Lee
Last Name
Kaplan
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Medical University of South Carolina
MSC 592
30 Courtenay Drive
Charleston, SC 29401
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.951194 32.784401)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Anna
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Adams
Address
Med Univ of South Carolina
BM 326 MSC 592
30 Courtenay Dr
Charleston, SC 29425
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-79.951194 32.784401)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
72.20
% IMG
0.00
% DO
27.80
% Female
36.10
% Male
63.90
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
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| Year 3 | |||
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| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | $71,524 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 8 | $76,191 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
5
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.musc.edu/education/gme/residents-and-fellows/policies
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On