Columbia Internal Medicine Residency Training Sites
Every site a new classroom. Every patient a reason why.
Columbia, South Carolina is easy to access by three major interstates (I-77, I-26, and I-20), and is situated in the heart of South Carolina at the convergence of three rippling rivers lined by a shady riverwalk perfect for jogging and walking. The area's population is over 700,000, with thriving colleges and universities, and diverse and charming neighborhoods to suit any lifestyle. Several entertainment districts with outdoor cafés, coffee shops, art galleries and shops present year-round opportunities for socializing and enjoying the outdoors.
By the Numbers
6
training sites across the Midlands
332
beds at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
4
outpatient and specialty clinics
Locations At a Glance
| Site | Address | Description | Resident Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29204 |
332-bed hospital | Primary inpatient hospital |
| MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast | 120 Gateway Corporate Boulevard Columbia, SC 29203 |
75-bed hospital and medical campus | Site for various electives |
| MUSC Health Primary Care Laurel St. Medical Pavilion | 2001 Laurel Street, Suite 300 Columbia, SC 29204 |
Outpatient medical office building | Site of resident continuity clinic |
| Columbia Gastroenterology | 2739 Laurel St, Ste 1A Columbia, SC 29204 |
Outpatient gastroenterology office | Site of gastroenterology rotation |
| MUSC Health Elgin | 2689 Highway 1 South Elgin, SC 29045 |
Outpatient medical office building | Site for endocrinology elective |
| South Carolina Oncology Associates | 166 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 |
Outpatient Cancer and Hematology Center with over 50,000 patients annually | Site for hematology / oncology rotation |
Location Details
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
Our home hospital is where all inpatient training takes place. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, and formerly Providence Health, Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital known statewide for outstanding clinical quality and compassionate care. Residents care for patients on two floor medicine teams and one ICU team, with night float and no overnight call. With no fellows at present, residents work directly alongside their attendings on general and subspecialty rotations.
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Northeast
120 Gateway Corporate Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29203
The sister campus of Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 75-bed hospital and medical campus in northeast Columbia, with easy access to I-77 and I-20. Residents come here for a range of electives. Each elective places at most two residents, and most often just one, directly with an attending.
MUSC Health Primary Care Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
2001 Laurel Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29204
This is home to the resident continuity clinic, where residents see patients one half-day each week across all three years. Two to three residents at most work with the clinic attending each half-day. Program Director Dr. Paul Watanakunakorn is part of the clinic's care team, and the building is also home to MUSC Health's Claude W. Smith M.D. School of Cardiovascular Technology.
Columbia Gastroenterology Associates, P.A.
2739 Laurel Street, Suite 1A, Columbia, SC 29204
Residents complete their gastroenterology rotation with this practice of board-certified gastroenterologists, now celebrating 40 years. The practice runs its own onsite endoscopy center.
MUSC Health Elgin
2689 Highway 1 South, Elgin, SC 29045
Residents train here in endocrinology, in an outpatient setting, working directly with the attending.
South Carolina Oncology Associates
166 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
Residents complete the outpatient part of their hematology and oncology rotation at this private cancer center, which treats more than 50,000 patients a year for all forms of cancer and has served the Columbia community for more than 40 years. Medical, radiation and gynecologic oncology are offered in one location, alongside infusion, imaging and genetic counseling.
Columbia Cost of Living
Columbia offers an affordable cost of living, with average monthly rent ranging from $1,460 to $1,650. Popular neighborhoods for residents include Shandon, Rosewood, Five Points, Forest Acres, Cayce, and West Columbia, each offering a variety of housing options, easy commutes, and access to restaurants, shopping, and recreation. This affordability allows residents to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while training in the Columbia area.
