John V. Marymont, M.D., MBA, is the executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Serving as MUSC's chief academic officer, Dr. Marymont oversees MUSC's academic enterprise through the Office of the Provost, providing collaborative leadership and a forward-thinking approach while guiding six colleges (Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy) and numerous centers and offices that drive education, research, and innovation. Dr. Marymont works closely with leadership, faculty, staff, and students to foster an environment of interdisciplinary teamwork and support to set academic priorities and pursue strategic initiatives that move forward MUSC's education and research missions. In the president's absence, the provost acts as the Chief Executive Officer for MUSC.