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USC Floyd School of Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine is a US MD program in Columbia, SC that takes 2027-entry applications through AMCAS. Its published class profile lists a median MCAT of 511 (range 506–517), a median GPA of 3.73, a 3.5% acceptance rate and a class of 100. The school holds a traditional interview: September 2026–February 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard).

Location
Columbia, SC, United States
Established
1977
Interviews (2027 entry)
September 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
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Overview

About USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD)

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine, established in 1977, is a public medical school located in Columbia, South Carolina. Affiliated with Prisma Health (formerly Palmetto Health), the state's largest health system, the school trains physicians for South Carolina's healthcare workforce with a particular focus on primary care, underserved communities, and the Midlands region.

Its Columbia location at the state capital offers distinctive public health policy exposure. The school has grown its research capacity through partnerships with USC's broader university research infrastructure.

What makes USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) different

USC School of Medicine Columbia has always been an LCME-accredited allopathic (MD) school; it welcomed its first class in 1977 and was renamed the Kay and C. Edward Floyd, M.D. School of Medicine in May 2026 following a $30 million Floyd-family gift.

It is a public medical school on the University of South Carolina campus affiliated with Prisma Health (formerly Palmetto Health), South Carolina's largest healthcare system. Its location in the state capital gives students access to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and policymaking exposure unusual for a regional medical school.

USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year MD. Years 1–2: basic and clinical sciences on the Columbia campus. Years 3–4: clinical rotations at Prisma Health Richland, Prisma Health Baptist, Children's Hospital, and affiliated community health sites across the Midlands and SC regions.

USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) research strengths

USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Cancer prevention
  • Rural health disparities
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Primary care workforce
  • Community health interventions

How the USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) interview runs

Format: Traditional individual or panel interviews with faculty and admissions committee

USC School of Medicine Columbia holds a virtual interview day on Zoom. Each applicant has one 45-minute interview with two members of the Admissions Committee. Interviewers read the full application. They focus on your motivation for medicine in South Carolina, your community service, your ties to the state, and your values around serving diverse and underserved populations.

The school exists to train physicians for South Carolina, so applicants are expected to articulate a specific connection to the Midlands region or to the state's healthcare needs.

USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) intake

Approximately 100 students per year.

Where USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) is

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine was founded in 1977 and is based in Columbia, SC.

Programmes offered:

  • Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Rural Medicine
  • Community Health
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Entry requirements

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USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) at a glance

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine Medicine — 2027 entry at a glance
MCAT / GPA (medians)511 · 3.73 (MCAT range 506–517)
Acceptance rate3.5%
Class size100
In-state matriculants76%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 100 students per year
Decisions (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine Medicine admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and MCAT required. Applications via AMCAS. South Carolina residents are strongly preferred. Community service, clinical experience, and demonstrated commitment to SC healthcare needs are important. Secondary application required.
MCAT median511 (range 506–517)
GPA median3.73 overall / 3.68 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate3.5%
Class size100
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants76%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisSouth Carolina residency; primary care and community health commitment; ties to the Midlands region; service background.
NotesEstimates from public AAMC FACTS / class-profile data; verify current cycle.
Specialities offeredPrimary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Rural Medicine, Community Health

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

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How USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) interviews applicants

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine Medicine interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional individual or panel interviews with faculty and admissions committee
Interview window (2027 entry)September 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)March 30, 2027 (AAMC standard)
Post-interview chancesEstimated post-interview acceptance rate approximately 25–35%; SC residency and mission alignment are primary factors in a competitive in-state pool.
Tutor insight
USC School of Medicine Columbia is often the first-choice public option for SC residents who want to train in the state capital with Prisma Health's broad clinical network. The Columbia Midlands region has significant health disparities (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, limited rural access) — demonstrate knowledge of these in your interview. The school's state capital location means public health policy is an accessible research and advocacy avenue; if that excites you, mention it. For out-of-state applicants, ties to SC are even more important than at MUSC, given this school's smaller national profile.
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Where USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD)'s figures come from

Compiled from University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) — frequently asked questions

USC Floyd School of Medicine (MD) matriculants have a median MCAT of 511. The middle range of matriculants is 506–517. US schools publish medians rather than cut-offs, and committees review holistically — the MCAT is weighed alongside GPA, clinical and research experience, letters of recommendation and secondary essays.

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