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Division of Education Innovation & Student Life

Dear Students,

Welcome, new and returning students. You are a member of an exceptional community – a community of scholars, caregivers, and innovators – that will provide a foundation of support throughout your lifetime. As the Associate Provost for Education Innovation and Student Life, I am confident you have made an excellent choice in joining our community.

Your time at MUSC will be an extraordinary and transformative journey filled with discovery, mentorship, and meaningful connections. You will be challenged to expand your knowledge, acquire and sharpen your clinical and research skills, and approach your work with curiosity, creativity, and empathy.

You are not alone on this journey. MUSC offers a comprehensive array of services to nurture your success, well-being, and sense of belonging. From intramural sports to counseling services to social events at the SC Aquarium, we are here to help nurture your success, well-being, and sense of belonging.

As you step onto campus or join our community from a remote location, know that you belong here. The faculty, staff, and administration are invested in your success, and we are inspired by your potential to shape the future of healthcare and research. I encourage you to reach out, to ask questions, and to engage fully in all that our university offers.

On behalf of the entire academic community, we are honored to support you as you pursue your calling and make a lasting impact on the world. You are an essential part of our vibrant community.

Sharlene Wedin, PsyD, ABPP

Associate Provost for Education Innovation & Student Life
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Sharlene Wedin, Psy.D., ABPP, leads efforts to support student success and well-being across the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She oversees the Office of Interprofessional Initiatives, the Office of Student Engagement, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning, the Center for Academic Excellence & Writing Center, the Student Health & Well-being Care Center, and the Wellness Center to ensure students have the tools, resources, and support needed to thrive. Additionally, she serves as an associate professor in the Division of Bio-Behavioral Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences of the College of Medicine at the MUSC.

Dr. Wedin is board certified in clinical psychology. She received her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University and completed her predoctoral internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center with specialty training in behavioral medicine. She completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Denver and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Department and faculty member at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.