Each state has its own licensing board with its own medical licensure requirements. Consequently, although the Doctor of Medicine Program at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), thereby making its graduates eligible for professional licensure in the state of South Carolina, you must complete the process and requirements for professional licensure in the state of your residency.  For students who are not living and completing residency in South Carolina, the following link provides information regarding medical licensure specific to individual states throughout the U.S. 

https://www.fsmb.org/step-3/state-licensure/

If a current student is considering relocating to another state after being admitted into the Doctor of Medicine program, the student may contact the Director of Enrollment Services to discuss how the move may impact their ability to participate in academic courses and clinical rotations in a different state. 

My signature below indicates that I have read and understand the process stated above. 

I have read and understand the Confidentiality of Student Records policy and the Registration/Records/Diploma Holds policies of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Columbia.  These policies are located in the School of Medicine-Columbia Bulletin at http://bulletin.med.sc.edu

I understand that the University and the School of Medicine-Columbia will adhere to these policies regarding release of student records and placement of holds.

I permit the School of Medicine-Columbia to release information from my record to the following agents: 1) Scholarship Committees outside the School of Medicine-Columbia; 2) The Executive Committee of the Alpha Omega Alpha honorary society; and 3) Residency programs which I designate for the National Residency Matching Program.

I permit the School of Medicine-Columbia to display my photograph, use my photograph for marketing purposes, and provide my photograph to students and faculty members for identification purposes.

The University of South Carolina requires that the School of Medicine Columbia has a complete record of your undergraduate and/or graduate preparation with degree(s) conferred prior to your matriculation to medical school. An official, terminal transcript from ALL institutions from which you received degrees, as well as transcripts of all coursework taken at other institutions, is required.

Please note that transcripts sent to AMCAS during the application process do not fulfill this requirement.

If you attended the University of South Carolina (any campus), the Office of Admissions can pull that transcript, therefore it is not necessary to send us the UofSC transcript. However, we will still need all other institution transcripts.

Transcripts must be on file with the Office of Admissions no later than the end of the fall semester. Spring registration may be withheld for those students who have not fulfilled this requirement.   

Transcripts may be sent electronically to: Admissions@uscmed.sc.edu
or mailed to:

Office of Admissions
USC School of Medicine-Columbia
Building 3
Columbia, SC  29208

Immunization requirements must be met and on file with the SOM-Columbia Student Health Nurse by July 1st.  You should have received an email from Mrs. Jennifer Evans with these requirements.

The Office of Admissions is unable to accept immunization documentation or answer any questions regarding immunizations. Please send all documentation and/or questions to Jennifer.Evans@uscmed.sc.edu 

I understand that I will not be registered for Fall 2021 courses until my immunization requirements are on file and have been cleared by the SOM-Columbia Student Health Nurse and it is my responsibility to ensure all required documentation has been received.

If additional immunizations are necessary after classes begin, I understand it is my responsibility to ensure I respond in a timely manner to any communication from the SOM-Columbia Student Health Nurse regarding these requirements.

 

 

A Criminal Background Check processed by Certiphi is required for all incoming medical students. Certiphi sends an email request to begin the background check following your offer of acceptance. Background checks must be complete by July 1st. 

Questions or concerns regarding background checks can be sent to Admissions@uscmed.sc.edu 

I certify that I have received the information for completing a Certiphi Criminal Background Check and understand this process must be completed by July 1st. I understand I will not be registered for Fall 2021 courses if this is incomplete.

 

All incoming medical students will be required to pass a 10 panel drug screening.  Instructions have been provided below in order to complete the screening.  Please complete this process no later than July 1st.  The fee for the 10 panel drug screening is $29. 

Instructions (please complete this process BEFORE you proceed to the lab):

1. Click the link or paste it into your browser: https://applicationstation.certiphi.com

2. If this is your first time using the Application Station site then please click “Sign Up” to create an account. Once your account has been created please click “Log In”. If you already have an account then you can click “Log In” right away.

3. Enter your Username and Password.

4. Enter the Code: USCSOM-DS in the Application Station Code field. 

5. Follow the instructions on the Application Station web site to complete the application.

Contact Information:

If you have technical issues visiting the Application Station site, please contact the Application Station Support Team at 888-260-1370 EXT 2006. 

If you are not located near any of the collection sites provided at the end of the process, please contact the Occupational Health Services Team for assistance locating one near you at 800-803-7859.

Important items to note:

-If a drug screen is performed before logging on to https://applicationstation.certiphi.com it will cause a delay with receiving your drug screen results. You must first create your profile and pay for your drug screen on the Application Station before proceeding to the lab.

-Instructions needed to complete the drug screen, including how to locate a testing facility in your area, are listed on the "Confirmation" page at the end of the Application Station.

-Lastly, do not drink coffee or too many fluids prior to your lab visit.  If your results are a negative dilute, the facility will require a second drug screen to be completed which will require another payment.  Should a negative dilute occur, please contact your school administrator.

I certify that I have received the instructions for completing the required 10 panel drug screening no later than July 1st.  I understand that I will not be eligible for Fall 2021 registration until my drug screening is cleared by the Office of Admissions.  

HIPAA Training and compliance is required for all new students.

Please click the link below to complete the HIPAA training (opens in a new browser).

Return here to complete the HIPAA Attestation Form on the following page after you have completed the training. 

HIPAA Training For Students

 

I am aware that the HIPAA Security Regulations require security measures to protect confidential or protected information in addition to the requirements of the Privacy Regulations. I attest that I have taken the HIPAA Security training provided by the Office of Information Technology. I understand that it is my responsibility to ask the Security Contact in my department or the Administrative Director in my department about any part of the training that I do not understand. I understand that, by not following my department’s security procedures, I could be subject to disciplinary actions or civil or criminal penalties.

The Office of Admissions is unable to answer questions or provide advice regarding an applicant’s legal residency. Students should contact the SC Residency Office for advice on their specific situation.

Residency affects both your tuition and eligibility for scholarships. The University of South Carolina is required by state law to determine the resident classification of all applicants interested in claiming South Carolina as their state of legal residence. South Carolina Residency makes initial determinations for all students at the time of their admission. The School of Medicine Columbia does not make any decisions regarding legal residency. Decisions for all students are made by the Residency Office at the University of South Carolina.

Note: We were informed of these changes in February 2021:

• SC Code 62-602.H.2 – An independent person ‘cannot claim the domicile of another individual as their own for the purposes of establishing intent to become a South Carolina resident.
• Students can no longer sign a lease for a house that is the principal residence and place of habitation of another person and then claim it for residency.
• Students can only rent homes and apartments that are strictly rentals, not rent a room in someone else’s home or pay rent to family members
  Upon admission, all students claiming South Carolina as their state of residence must complete SC Residency Certification in Self Service Carolina. Any new student claiming South Carolina as their residence who does not apply for residency will be billed at non-resident tuition rates.

You will receive an email once a preliminary determination has been made. The preliminary decision will also be available on Self Service Carolina. Your official status will only be updated to resident upon receipt and processing of any additional documents.

The SC Residency Office reviews its records to determine if a student’s residency status may have changed. The office may request additional information to determine if you still meet residency eligibility requirements.