Graduate Medical Education Physician Residency Incentive Program Frequently Asked Questions
On Aug. 1, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced it had created a new Graduate Medical Education (GME) Physician Residency Incentive Program. This new program was announced in Medicaid bulletin MB# 25-019 and is designed to increase the number of physicians trained in high-need specialties, with a focus on improving access to care for Healthy Connections Medicaid members and South Carolina’s underserved communities through residency training.
SCDHHS has developed a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and responses specific to the new Physician Residency Incentive Program. The FAQs and additional provider resources, including information on how to apply for the GME Physician Residency Incentive Program, can be found on the GME webpage of SCDHHS’ website at www.scdhhs.gov/GME.