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College of Medicine students celebrate Match Day with the theme Y2K.

Florence Medical Center’s Patient Care Technician (PCT) training apprenticeship is providing aspiring health care professionals a direct pathway to employment.

MUSC Health-Charleston has achieved its third consecutive Magnet nursing designation by the ANCC.

MUSC looks to the past recognizing women who made an impact on health care, education and science.

A researcher from the MUSC has contributed to a study linking childhood exposure to leaded gasoline with a nationwide decline in mental health.

Library leader remembered for his leadership and commitment to education, research and clinical care.

MUSC’s College of Health Professions celebrates the “topping out” of its newest building, under construction at 74 President Street.

MUSC awards new first-generation, one-year scholarships to eight students.

College of Medicine dean shares his views on the college's plans for growth and improving access to care.

MUSC leaders and the community celebrate faculty achievements in annual recognition event.

MUSC Hollings researchers find that targeting an immunosuppressive protein on two fronts can reduce metastasis and restore sensitivity to immunotherapy.

MUSC scientists identify how cocaine triggers a specific protein in the brain to hijack normal brain circuitry and promote further drug taking.

Project SPARKLE grant will prepare allied health students to provide early intervention services to kids.

MUSC's chief wellbeing officer sees working in health care as calling and privilege. But Dr. Heather Farley also knows it can take a toll without right support.

MUSC and Carnegie tapped with 2024 communicator award for brand anthem video.

At just 2 years old, Hannah Deese was admitted to MUSC for lifesaving surgery to repair two holes in her heart.

Victoria Brooks and Chad Harle are the first students ever to complete the Pharm.D.-MSHI concurrent degree program at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Busy biochemist mom demonstrates work-life balance, fulfilling a career in medicine.

While most foreign-trained dentists enter a two-year program to obtain their U.S. licenses, Ashwini Pilla took a different path.

Teaching & Learning in Age of Artificial Intelligence conference underscores MUSC’s role as leader in health sciences education, research, patient care.

A record-breaking number of alumni returned to campus Feb. 29 through March 2 for the all-colleges MUSC Alumni Weekend.

Parents and providers often underestimate the fatigue that pediatric cancer patients are experiencing. An OT student created a coloring book to help.

MUSC Health-Florence is one of four sites in the Southeast chosen for the Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development Initiative.

MUSC alumni weekend celebrates distinguished men and women for their achievements.

MUSC employees have new ways to recognize colleagues’ contributions and earn awards through Celebrate! program.

Graduate student Sarah Dooley shows young women that brilliant is beautiful by becoming a princess in the lab.

New head of public safety has goals for increasing diversity in department – including possible student pipeline and new ways to recruit women.

“I have a pretty tight personal connection with suicide because I lost my dad.” Medical student among participants in suicide prevention walk.

Experts speak at MUSC to bring awareness to domestic violence and intimate partner violence.

Program breaks down academic silos by offering interprofessional courses and hands-on experiences to help students to collaborate and gain valuable insights.

Mark Vonnegut, son of iconic American novelist Kurt Vonnegut, tells his remarkable story at MUSC.

The Office of Student Engagement aims to create holistic, inclusive activities that enhance students' experience.

Every year, a group of MUSC students and professors fly to Uganda to spend a week and a half giving out wheelchairs to those in the greatest need.

Colbert Lectureship and Faculty Awards and Recognition gathers best of MUSC’s leaders, researchers, educators and clinicians to recognize hard-working efforts.

It was a chance of a lifetime for third-year medical student Leah Cobb.

Almost 25 years ago Pat Coyne visited Tanzania to help with a pain management problem. Four decades – and dozens of countries – later, he's still at it.

New era: MUSC Urban Farm to undergo metamorphosis.

Students from four Charleston County high schools spent their summer learning how to research in labs at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Citywide health, well-being consortium gathers experts to improve student mental health.

MUSC med student Emily Scircle creates art, combining medical waste with light. A rare health condition and a remarkable track record guided her interest.

Research stand-out possesses skills, drive for a career as government scientist leader.

On May 20, McKenzie Dirr graduates from MUSC's College of Medicine, officially becoming M.D., M.D.

Grayce Owens’ time at MUSC has taught her to stop and start hearts, taken her to Kenya and given her a professional path she loves.

Dr. Theresa Gonzales, an alumna of the MUSC College of Dental Medicine will serve as commencement speaker at the 193rd MUSC graduation event.

On May 11, Dr. Alex Spiotta will be joined by some of the best and brightest minds in the world of stroke and aneurysm treatment for the first STAR Symposium.

Proverbial blood was in the water as health-inspired innovators made their pitches to sharks during MUSC's Innovation Week.

Students compete in their own version of MUSC’s Shark Tank, hoping to win a sizable investment in their ideas.

A special course on topics in cancer research for undergraduates at SC State University culminated in a tour at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

MUSC celebrates upgrades to the Colbert Education Center & Library and a sunny new home for the College of Pharmacy.

MUSC celebrates employees who have gone above and beyond their roles, honoring them with Values in Action awards.

At just 27-years-old, post-doctoral scholar Cortney Gensemer, Ph.D., has quickly made a name for herself in the genetic research world.

At a time when mental health care has never been in higher demand, MUSC's mental Telehealth program PARTNER fills a critical gap for people in rural areas.

For Jordan and Kaila Eaddy, MUSC is a part of their past, present and very-near future.

Thriving community of Turkish faculty and students at MUSC is grateful for support in aftermath of earthquake.

From the operating room to the board room, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the life of MUSC President Dr. David Cole.

Dental residents and students are back to providing specialized dental services to underserved populations at Johns Island clinic.

It has been a year of transition and tragedy – but also of remarkable achievements at MUSC.

Crowd turns out to watch and cheer as MUSC holds its first Angel Tree Parade since the pandemic hit.

MUSC honors employees who have reached milestones in their service.

MUSC President’s Values in Action Awards give employees chance to be recognized for outstanding service and significant contributions.

A little boy waiting for a heart transplant left onlookers’ hearts full as he helped launch MUSC’s Angel Tree effort.

"Military veterans bring a sense of humility and respect to the table, and they always bring a high energy and a willingness to hustle and get the job done."

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. While you may be familiar with hospice, palliative care is a lesser-known term.

MUSC Health pediatric emergency physician Dr. Elle Greer recently visited the kids at Daniel Island Elementary School to teach bicycle safety. Things got loud.

Medical student helps IP course improvements.

“It’s a great opportunity,” says high schooler of MUSC’s Teen Science Ambassador Program, which exposes students to professional possibilities in STEM.

Joshua Kim has a gift for finding areas of health care that could use improving and then just making it happen.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and MUSC Health has partnered with My Sister’s House to help raise awareness.

“I have gone through phases of it really stressing me out,” says MUSC dental student of her financial situation. A new resource may help ease that.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is promoting entrepreneurship among its researchers.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is reaching its peak. There's still time to prepare.

Ashish Deshmukh, Ph.D., was drawn to the Cancer Control program at Hollings by its collaborative spirit.

Students were not alone managing anxiety, depression, grief during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to CAPS services.

A summer in a research lab might change one Charleston County high schooler's career path.

Some dreams can be magical. Others confusing. But most have some element of mystery. Dr. Thomas Uhde has always been fascinated by the science behind them.

She's been known as an innovator in instructional technology, an educator, a leader and mentor to faculty, staff and students.

A dozen undergrads, mostly from historically Black colleges, are spending the summer concentrating on cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

Vaccine guru Dr. Danielle Scheurer helps make sense of boosters, random health care charges and everything else weighing on our minds as summer hits full stride

Disparities advocate, adviser and humanitarian is celebrated for 37-plus years of service to MUSC.

Dr. Burnham-Williams is praised for advancing diversity, equity.

A new joint program at MUSC and Clemson University will offer training in how to harness big data to identify and address health inequities.

If Clearview Surgical and Dr. Marc Katz have their way, AR could be the future of surgery in the not-too-distant future.

Crystal Wood, a 37-year-old single mother, will graduate from nursing school this week, completing her journey from foster child to foster child advocate.

Every year artificial intelligence becomes more intertwined with health care. Some of the areas top AI minds got together to discuss how to take it further.

Medicine alumna, health disparities and diabetes advocate Dr. Aundrea Loftley to speak at May 21 MUSC Commencement.

Last week, in honor of Denim Day, several pairs of jeans were hung around campus. Just as predicted, they started a conversation.

Office of Innovation at MUSC, in collaboration with Office of the Provost, announces inaugural class of Education Innovation Advocates.

On MUSC's 94-acre campus, trees are celebrated as part of a natural healing environment.

Students make their pitches for funding in Innovation Week Shark Tank.

An occupational therapy student, among the first at MUSC to resume international travel, saw the power of traditional healing in Mexico.

A Global Health Week panel explores impacts of wars in Ukraine and elsewhere on people’s health.

As a violence intervention advocate for MUSC’s Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program, Smalls knows exactly what loss and adversity look like.

MUSC students and employees are celebrated for their example.

Sim Lab lets nursing students practice patient safety, practical skills, communication and clinical judgment in a safe environment.

As people emerge out of the pandemic, they're recognizing the connection between physical activity and exercise and good health.

A two-day conference at MUSC sought to bring awareness of LGBTQ health issues to health care providers, students and researchers.

Researchers, doctors, patients and donors gathered to celebrate the progress in researching Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Dr. Gerald Harmon, president of the American Medical Association and an MUSC graduate, returned to Charleston for Alumni Weekend.

More than 100 students from the College of Medicine’s graduating class participated in Match Day at Charleston Music Hall of Friday.

The International Student Association at MUSC is hosting a three-day stem cell registry event, and it has a bold goal: It wants 300 people to sign up.

SCBIO honors MUSC with Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contribution.

David E. Rivers was an effective leader and strategist who helped improve the lives of the state's underserved people.

MUSC’s Technology Applications Center for Healthful Lifestyles (TACHL) leverages technology to improve population health.

The College of Nursing's "Giving Closet" is giving a second life to equipment as well as students like Blake Marsh.

Employees put their best foot forward and are being celebrated for embodying values that are important at MUSC.

This week Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks about what masks are best for you as well as just how easy it is to get tested for COVID these days.

New cloud--based platform will lead to improvements and efficiency around MUSC.

Percentages are for the cool kids these days. We talk with Dr. Danielle Scheurer about all-things COVID.

More than $1.8 million was raised for the Medical University of South Carolina as a part of Giving Tuesday.

Guest conductor for symphony’s holiday program is more comfortable with a thermometer in his hand than a conductor’s baton – but he’s thrilled to give it a go.

Medical students and residents work with group that helps homeless get health care – sometimes right in their outdoor camps.

Out of more than 60 teams from across the state, two from MUSC were awarded the top prizes in the inaugural S.C. Innovates Student Pitch competition.

MUSC dental students are now providing care to HIV patients at the Ryan White Wellness Center of Charleston in West Ashley.

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce honored MUSC President David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, for his leadership during the pandemic.

MUSC is increasing its focus on providing culturally competent care to the LGBTQ community as well as looking inward, as an employer of LGBTQ people.

State funds make up less than 4% of MUSC’s annual budget. That’s why Giving Tuesday is so important to MUSC.

MUSC employs around 2,200 employee-veterans. We honor their service and contributions.

For Zachary Sutton, a physician assistant at MUSC Health’s Transplant Clinic in Greenville, altruism is second-nature.

Nine of the newest staff members learning the ropes at MUSC Health are either still in high school or have just graduated.

Dr. Rana Pullatt is leading the way at MUSC Health for robotic surgical procedures. The surgeon believes it is the future of medicine.

Science communications internship in the College of Graduate Studies helps scientists in training to share research with the general public.

MUSC School of Nursing professor Angie Powers, DNP, was recently awarded the National Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice – Legionnaire.

Dr. Scheurer answers all our burning questions as related to the coronavirus and vaccination.

Richard Gadsden reflects on the evolution of computing technology that he's been part of in 43 years at MUSC.

MUSC Shark Tank participants are celebrated.

Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Georgia and the Carolinas, which means MUSC emergency preparedness experts are at the ready.

Anyone can now take innovative ideas to the next level.

It’s a great example of living our values.” Pride Month finds MUSC with new LGBTQ+ leadership and goals.

MUSC's first humanities scholar has been honored by the American Sociological Association for his life's work.

Facing a shortage of operating room nurses, MUSC Health and the College of Nursing are giving student nurses the chance to see OR nurses in action.

States and employers are getting more creative with vaccine enticements. Dr. Scheurer talks about that as well as other topics in this week's Q&A.

The College of Pharmacy has been looking for a new facility for more than 50 years. After all those decades it's finally becoming a reality.

A pilot program between MUSC and Claflin University is introducing underrepresented minority undergraduates to the career of physician assistant.

Black woman scientist excels on the bench as well as at home raising two children.

Often, when a small-town kid makes it big, they are gone for good. But for this '21 COM graduate, he's not going anywhere.

Now a double-MUSC grad, Melissa Turpin is helping to expand knowledge about occupational therapy in South Carolina and beyond.

College of Pharmacy’s Keeana Ross is headed for fellowship with Pfizer’s rare disease therapeutic team, following her passion for giving voice to voiceless.

They've been together through college and dental school and plan to open a practice together -- but first these twin grads are headed to separate residencies.

Health care is ever evolving – and the annual MUSC Shark Tank innovation pitching session is a chance for employees and students to push that evolution along.

The Medical University of South Carolina’s library building, one of the most visible structures on the peninsular Charleston campus, is getting an update.

MUSC Libraries will serve as the regional medical library for the southeastern region of the Network of the National Library of Medicine.

MUSC nursing students have been helping to collect samples for COVID-19 testing through a partnership between MUSC Health and the College of Nursing.

The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign is going well, but there are obstacles that could upend the process, said panelists during MUSC Global Health Week.

MUSC Presidential Scholar students found innovative ways to stay busy throughout the pandemic.

MUSC's Day of Remembrance was an hour-long event focused on honoring the lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, Dr. Scheurer answers questions about air travel, vaccine hesitancy and surges.

Global Health Week returns this year in virtual format, with sessions on innovation during a pandemic and the challenges of global vaccination.

Dr. Scheurer talks sharing vaccine recipes, kid trials and much more in this week's Q&A.

Nikki King has been innovating the approach to opioid addiction in rural areas, all while earning her DHA at MUSC.

Scientists at Medical University of South Carolina analyzing coronavirus samples find “variants of concern,” as defined by CDC.

It’s hard enough to discuss English lit online, but to show soon-to-be doctors how to remove a spleen? A new world needs new methods when it comes to teaching.

Medical student Lindsay Haselden realized things would be different preparing for her residency.

The medical residency Match process was anything but typical for students and programs during a strange pandemic year.

Registration opens March 24 for LOWVELO, Hollings' annual bike ride to raise money for lifesaving cancer research.

Two recent awards will help to expand and enrich the innovation ecosystem at MUSC.

Match Day is back! The celebration of medical students' matches to residency programs resumed after a subdued match in 2020.

How do viruses mutate? How do vaccines keep up? Dr. Danielle Scheurer explains in this week's Q&A.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks about hugging, sequencing and variants in this week's COVID vaccine Q&A.

With the weather starting to warm up, it’s fitting that vaccines are following suit.

This week Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks about ways to incentivize people to get vaccinated.

State officials, drug companies and vaccinators might be starting to hit their stride.

Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Ph.D., has spent his professional career focused on making the world a better place. Today he's asking the world to return the favor.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks leftovers, variants and needles in this week's Q&A.

A brain cancer diagnosis gave Claudia Salazar even more motivation to make an impact in cancer research and health disparities.

MUSC leadership previewed OneMUSC, the new roadmap that will guide the vision for every individual at MUSC.

Dr. Danielle Scheurer talks unused doses, double booking and when kids can expect to get vaccinated in this week's Q&A.

Applications for the increasingly diverse Medical Scientist Training Program at MUSC are up substantially, attracting “cream of the crop.”

It turns out vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – each of which was supposed to contain five doses – has as many as one or two more in them.

MUSC received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. In less than three hours of receipt it was going in the arms of front line workers.

MUSC will receive its first wave of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer the week of Dec. 14.

A new course gives MUSC students insight into how organizations handle emergencies, as well as the chance to earn FEMA certifications.

MUSC, the largest Lowcountry contributor to Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, gathers gifts for kids in need.

MUSC Health's 3,295 square-foot high risk infectious disease unit is the only state-designated Ebola Treatment Center.

Speakers at MUSC’s fourth annual Inclusion to Innovation Summit offered motivation and hope.

People can show their support for MUSC's mission in three ways this Giving Tuesday: by donating, as an ambassador or by hosting a fundraiser.

MUSC provides a comprehensive array of abuse services, catering to all ages and all matters of abuse or trauma, immediately after an event as well as beyond.

Organizers say the Inclusion to Innovation summit is more important than ever in this year of COVID-19 and national protests.

The Bonilha lab at MUSC is working to better understand the complexity of brain networks, and along the way to help people with aphasia and epilepsy.

An interuniversity, interprofessional class is modeling how to choose the best sites for COVID-19 testing.

As part of a translational research training program, biomedical science students shadow clinicians to learn more about the patients whose diseases they study.

Researchers have found a way to create a highly-accurate saliva test for COVID, thus making it much easier on patient and provider.

Along with AstraZeneca and IQVIA, MUSC was selected be part of a Phase III trial of a vaccine that has shown promise in battling COVID-19.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina recently made a grant to MUSC's Boeing Center for Children's Wellness.

Eugene Hong, M.D., is part of an elite group of sports medicine experts weighing in on how to safely return to sports

MUSC researchers Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Ph.D., and Anita Ramsetty, M.D., recently received a grant for work with social determinants of health.

Innovation Week at MUSC isn’t just about showing off great ideas but also about sparking new ideas and collaborations.

MUSC celebrates 2020 awardees, 25 years of fostering diversity and inclusion.

The Shark Tank competition is an opportunity for the MUSC community, at all levels, to present their ideas to leadership. The 2020 session didn't disappoint.

Heroic nurses are showing they can rise to the occasion during pandemic. New program at MUSC will ensure even more will be ready.

Graduation event takes a new turn during coronavirus pandemic - right into a parking lot, with masks, social distancing and congratulations.

Graduate Studies standout Diana Fulmer takes an unusual route to success.

“It’s that call you dread as a parent. But you never think it will actually happen to you.” – Marcelaine Reneau, Ph.D.

“She has a light that illuminates every area she walks in.”

Father of 5, president of his dental school class and avid rollerblader gets ready for new adventure.

“You just look at them, and you’re like, ‘I’m proud that they’re representing the College of Pharmacy.’”

Brazilian-born Victor Araujo graduate gave up soccer for medicine, and he never looked back.

Some people are charmed. Others cursed. For Johan Zamoscianyk, there’s more nuance to it. It’s almost as if he’s charmed by curse.

There were any number of things SGA could have done with money left over after canceling spring events. They decided to help fellow members of the MUSC family.

Kids are full of questions -- and some of them aren't totally insane -- so we let them ask us some about the coronavirus to see what they wanted to know.

As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the country, African Americans have emerged as those at the highest risk for contracting the illness.

Researchers are looking to health care workers to help better understand the body's response to exposure of the novel coronavirus.

Academics haven't stopped for MUSC students, even as pandemic restrictions have forced them to learn in new ways.

From the FBI down to the local level, internet security experts across the board are on the lookout for cybercriminals taking advantage of the pandemic.

More than 100 MUSC students are volunteering to babysit the children of health care workers who have to keep working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the funding, SCTR will further grow the state's translational research infrastructure and ensure that research findings benefit all its residents.

We offer a few tips on how to stay healthy – both mentally and physically – during this crazy time

Match Day is the day medical students find out where they'll do their residencies. But with social distancing, 2020's Match Day was unlike any other.

Stephanie Armstrong wants to help health care providers learn to recognize the signs that someone is a victim of trafficking and then know what to do about it.

MUSC offers first-known combo of telehealth screening and drive-through specimen collection to address potential exposure to and spread of the coronavirus.

Kelly Rowe, mother of 7, takes a moment to reflect on the day she showed up at MUSC 16 years ago and delivered triplets -- on Leap Day.

From sheer number of organs transplanted to the first telehealth post-op visit, the MUSC Transplant Center had a year of records and firsts.

MUSC launches a new Speech-Language Pathology master's program in the College of Health Professions to train practitioners.

The City of Charleston and MUSC have embarked on a single-use plastic ban this year in a move toward making a healthier community and environment.

The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium celebrated its 30th anniversary and honored people who have promoted diversity and inclusion.

As Dr. Gustavo Leone steps down as director of MUSC's Hollings Cancer Center, Denis Guttridge, Ph.D., assumes interim role to ensure smooth transition.

MUSC researchers believe copper could be a hospital’s savior and a bacteria’s worst nightmare.

U.S. Surgeon General at MUSC: “We don’t have a health care system. What we have is a sick reimbursement system.”

Five-time NBA champ Magic Johnson paid a visit to MUSC to visit with employees as well as make the day of several young patients.

Understanding what culturally sensitive care looks like in the midst of the opioid epidemic was the focus of an interprofessional workshop.

MUSC researchers are looking at changes in the underlying mechanisms in the brains of opioid abusers in the hopes of one day finding a way to prevent relapse.

MUSC was recently designated as an ALS Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program. It becomes the first center of its kind in the state.

Five postdocs at MUSC prepare to launch their research careers thanks to "pathway to independence" grant awards.

Google grant lets MUSC doctors see hundreds of people in rural Berkeley County and funds classroom fun.

MUSC rolls out new cost-saving methods for the university’s power that are not only good for Mother Earth but the bottom line as well.

Leaders expect that adding MUSC's regional hospitals to the mix of rotation spots for MUSC students will help grow the state's health care workforce.

Since the School-Based Telehealth program’s inception five years ago, the MUSC Health initiative is now firmly entrenched in more than 100 schools statewide.

Take a first-hand look through the eyes of one of the our reporters who rode out the storm at MUSC during Hurricane Dorian.

The laughter and smiles show kids at camp enjoying themselves. But this camp, now in its 18th year, serves important therapeutic and educational purposes.

The Community-Engaged Scholars Program fosters academic/community partnerships to ensure that health care research is meaningful for the region's residents.

Convocation speaker says electronic health records are getting closer to fulfilling their promise.

MUSC professor Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Ph.D., left his homeland of Ethiopia when he was 18 to pursue an education in the United States.

Forty percent of female doctors in a new study stopped working or moved to working part time within a few years of finishing their medical training.

Shannon McGue has been passionate about global health since her undergrad years. Now she's putting her last year at MUSC on hold to research abroad.

All play and no work? Not exactly, when it comes to this escape room video game.

Follow along with trauma surgeon Heather Evans, M.D., as she navigates one crazy 17-hour on-call shift.

MUSC dentists and professors give painkiller prescribing process a thorough cleaning to fight opioid crisis.

MUSC leaders are optimistic about the state budget that invests in higher education, including money for new facilities for the College of Pharmacy.

Working with an interpreter is harder than it looks, as medical students found when they went through a special program before beginning clerkships.

"I am Bed 10." So begins a powerful commencement speech by a mother turned advocate.

A new law allows physician assistants to perform more of the tasks they've been trained for, and proponents say that will help increase access to care.

How one graduate's fascination with medicine took her on a journey that involved discovering her true self and healing from within.

A clinician–scientist and an neuroimaging researcher are College of Graduate Studies’ Distinguished Graduates of Year.

Logan Dowdle faced several crossroads in his life. They led to an unlikely career in neurosciences and neuroimaging.

Classmates. Authors. Sisters. Roxanne Brown Johnson and Michelle Brown-Nelson have always been close. Now, they graduate together.

Pharmacy informatics whiz Alex Novgorodov graduates with near-perfect GPA, a long leadership resume and a residency lined up.

Former quarterback Cullen Harper leverages leadership skills, work ethic to make the transition to dentistry.

A nurse saved the life of Tindall McRae's baby. That action inspired her to become a nurse herself.

Caroline DeLongchamps, a patient advocate and manager of MUSC Health Patient- and Family-Centered Care program, will address MUSC’s 2019 graduating class.

Hollings Cancer Center announces five fellowship awardees.

American Dental Association president Dr. Jeffrey Cole urged MUSC dental students to rise to leadership.

Recent MUSC grad Jasper Heinsbroek wins award to jump-start research into brain circuits behind addiction.

MUSC honors student affairs leader, nursing director and student advocate for promoting diversity.

For the first time, MUSC students are surveyed about sexual harassment and assault.

The college’s annual tradition of getting outside and giving students a break from studying is another tremendous success.

The successes that have been achieved in fighting the HIV pandemic should be duplicated to fight other diseases, Dr. Thomas Quinn said.

College of Pharmacy student Aaron Smith moonlights as volunteer wrestling coach, with amazing results.

More than 160 students crammed into the Charleston Music Hall for MUSC’s Match Day to find out where they’ll be spending the next 3 to 8 years of their lives.

It's not easy making your way on a new campus in a new country. The MUSC International Association hopes to make it a little easier.

Medical Scientist Training Program student Stephen Gadomski has been selected for Gates Cambridge Scholars Program.

A College of Medicine program asks doctors and doctors-in-training to use art to help them see things from their patients' points-of-view.

“Look, Myra. I made it.” Those words are music to super-mentor Myra Haney Singleton’s ears.

An MUSC graduate returned to campus to share his tips for success, particularly for African-American students.

This Friday, three Medical University of South Carolina students begin a journey that will end more than 8,000 miles from Charleston.

An earthen oven forms the heart of a new gathering space at MUSC.

Plan to buy four community hospitals fits with MUSC's strategic plan, leaders say, and new facilities will be financially self-sustaining.

MUSC primary care doctors to mentor community doctors across the state in patient-centered approach to care.

MUSC student Maylin Taylor becomes an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

New programs to encourage physical activity, nutrition and overall student well-being at MUSC.

Nurse Practitioners Week showcases big changes in South Carolina.

'Flex’ options allow medical students to pursue interests in-depth at MUSC.

A Friday night football game kicks off a two-year commitment to people in rural Berkeley County

MUSC College of Medicine adds to its wellness emphasis.

Women residents and fellows get dose of sobering statistics and advice on how to thrive in medicine in Wonder Women in Medicine workshop.

Avianne Bunnell, Kiandra Scott and Quiana Kern are part of changing face of health care.

LGBTQ community needs assessment, a survey that is attempting to assess the state of the LGBTQ community in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

Teresa Stephens, associate professor in the College of Nursing, will speak about resilience at 2018 convocation.

"Hanoko" is one of 13 such robots around the world and the first of its kind in North or South America.

MUSC Health recognizes house staff, annual departmental awards.

Gail Stuart retires as nursing dean.

MSTP student David Hartmann wins Lasker Essay Contest, writing about campaign to let patients to describe how biomedical research improved their lives.

College of Health Professions physical therapy student Dana Richards volunteers at clinics, using her Spanish skills and cultural knowledge.

BSN graduate Alex Brown is inspired by experiences, opportunities to serve others.

Former foster child overcomes early life obstacles to achieve success at MUSC.

Former sailor Staci Jones 'powers up' to launch naval pharmacy career.

Kissendrah Johnson is the first person from her tribe to have earned a doctorate-level degree and is also the first dentist.

At 27, Mohammed Dany will be the youngest-ever graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Chris Elias speaks at Global Health Week at MUSC.

Presidential Scholars worked on programs supporting collaboration, equality, inclusion, advocacy and policy.

Medical student Celeste Jilich is passionate about volunteering.

Yes, the '90s are the inspiration for this celebration as medical students learn where they've "matched" for residencies.

MUSC’s bicentennial celebration of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel “Frankenstein” will feature an evening of discussion with an interdisciplinary panel of experts.

Researchers say the increase in the number of people who drink too much alcohol is now so high that it's a public health crisis.

MUSC's College of Nursing is using virtual health care settings to engage students across disciplines and locations.

Study looks at why women run greater risk for depression during medical internship year

The Medical University of South Carolina gets Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

Laughter rings out as Dusty Rodes records his wife, Julia Rodes, on a camera phone, capturing her first moments operating her new standing wheelchair.

Palliative care specialist's training and life experience make him a powerful speaker

Fifteen African-American students - 11 of whom attend college and four from local high schools - are part of an innovative leadership-building program

High school, college and medical students get a professional perspective on what research is really all about

Not many 16 year olds can say they understand cardiac spheroids and how they relate to human cardiac tissue regeneration-but Jenny Yao can.

House staff were honored with annual awards.

This appointment is a testament to her efforts and will strengthen the collaborative partnership between MUSC and SCSU.

The second South Carolinian ever to be honored with the American Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award is a student favorite at MUSC.

Saladin’s love for her college was unmistakable and her reputation as a strong leader, negotiator, mentor and collaborator did not go unnoticed

In this Q&A, Rahoul Ahuja recounts highlights of his medical student rotation to Tanzania, in East Africa, where he found he still had plenty to learn.

Huja has an impressive record of academic achievement, leadership success, and collaborative team building skills to lead the College of Dental Medicine.

For the past four years, Neizel, president of the MUSC SGA has shared her Filipina “Bayanihan” spirit of hospitality, love and support around the MUSC campus.

Medical students are not inclined to talk to their older patients about sex. Why? Because all you see is "grandma."

More than 600 students marked the completion of their degrees

Born into a family of doctors, a child who had a life-threatening condition is now a doctor on a mission.

Bigg chose to study OT at MUSC because of the university’s focus on service learning and community outreach, she said

Some say they want to help people, but don’t do anything about it. Class of 2017 graduate Ronnetta Sartor takes action and has a record of getting things done.

Physical therapy students developed observation and interpretation skills in an art education course.

Wofford College President Emeritus Benjamin Dunlap, Ph.D., will deliver the commencement address on May 19, 2017.

One of only 15 students nationwide, MUSC's Ryan Kane recognized as medical student who makes exceptional contributions to health and wellness in his community

An MUSC-Clemson collaboration will reduce student debt and increase the number of highly skilled, highly trained professionals entering the state workforce.

We hope this becomes a fun annual event that people look forward to that helps build inclusiveness in the College of Medicine through friendly competition

The Rheumatology Research Foundation is providing funding to recruit and train more rheumatology professionals in South Carolina.

The Women’s Scholars Initiative presented MIT's Dr. Nancy Hopkins with the 2017 Eminent Scholar Award at Hollings Cancer Center

Graduating medical students dressed as their alternative career choice for match day, the day they find out where their residencies will be.

MUSC student Jameaka Hamilton, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, matched with her first choice, Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

17 percent of South Carolinians worry where their next meal will come from

This new BSHS program is the only undergraduate program offered at the College of Health Professions.

Raymond DuBois is well known as dean of the College of Medicine at MUSC, but not everyone knows the strong advocacy work he does in the fight against cancer.

"Team Up for Better Health" is an integral component of MUSC's 2017 reaccreditation .

Increasing cultural competency, said Anton Gunn, reduces medical errors and legal risks and improves quality of care, patient satisfaction and positive outcomes

A second-year medical student received a research award for research on using fast-brain MRIs.

The first African-American graduate of the MUSC College of Pharmacy returned to share his story with students.

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges will visit MUSC next month.

George McTeer, the first African-American graduate of the College of Dental Medicine, was remembered as an educator and an advocate.

Medical students put their Spanish skills to use at a free medical outreach clinic's 'Spanish Night.'

A former White House advisor talks about improving African-American student achievement from cradle to career.

MUSC Interim Provost Lisa Saladin was named the 2016 Women Scholars Initiative Advancement of Women Award recipient.

MUSC departments are sponsoring the Charleston STEM Festival, meant to spark children's interest in science and engineering career fields.

David Cole and the Alliance for Hispanic Health were honored by the Black History Intercollegiate Consortium.

MUSC College of Nursing's has been ranked second among online graduate nursing programs in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report.

297 abstracts were submitted for MUSC's 51st annual Research Day.

President celebrates first Values in Action award winners

SACSCOC reaffirmation coming to MUSC in 2017

Gotcha Bike, MUSC set to roll with Charleston's first bike share

Pediatric telehealth gets ready to 'Sprout'

Saluting campus veterans for their military service

Charleston massage therapist finds renewed sense of purpose a long way from home

Physician releases second suspense novel

Pharmacist explores new methods to reduce medication errors

Summer internship program leads undergrads to research track

Transplant surgeon urges donors to get in the game at TEDxCharleston event

Events bring suicide awareness out of the darkness

From GED to MD: MUSC med student inspires others to pursue dreams against all odds

Students collaborate, display talents with fashion show

Medical students strive for balance amid stress of medical school

Graduate Studies awarded career training grant

Student stories show power of med school diversity

Spinal cord injury researcher inspires at faculty convocation

Nurse anesthetist program shines, expands

Days for Girls provides trainings like this one in Guatemala to teach local seamstresses to sew reusable feminine hygiene products.

University provost steps down, returns as faculty