Our school has emerged as a national leader in primary care medical education, pioneering
research and innovative patient care in South Carolina and beyond.
We offer both an M.D. program as well as a number of research-focused and clinical graduate programs . Our students enjoy the benefits of small class sizes with all of the resources of
a major research university and partnerships with comprehensive health care systems.
Our programs take full advantage of the University of South Carolina's status as a
Tier 1 research university. Our students have access to state-of-the-art technology
both on the medical school campus and on the larger university campus. Students also
have access to faculty mentors who are eager to collaborate with students.
Thanks to our partnership with Palmetto Health and our community partners , we're able to have a big impact on the health of South Carolinians. The Palmetto Health USC Medical Group has nearly 700 providers, who practice in over 100 locations to give you the best
options available.
We're home to the Research Center for Transforming Health , an innovative research center that is committed to making it easier for faculty
members to do research that will have practical outcomes for patients. We also understand
the unique needs of our state. That's why we've created a special focus on rural health
that will positively impact the 1.2 million people in South Carolina who live in a
primary care shortage area.
Medical School News
New assistant dean appointed for Florence Regional Campus
Alan G. Sechtin, M.D., has been named a new assistant dean of medical education at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia, in this role he will oversee the school's Florence Regional Campus.
Research Center for Transforming Health welcomes new interim director
Kevin Bennett, Ph.D., has been named as interim director of the Research Center for Transforming Health at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia.
Hester awarded prestigious AMA award
The American Medical Association (AMA) has presented William H. Hester, M.D., with the Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service for a lifetime of service to his country and community.
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Spotlight on Fellowships
Ph.D. candidate Katy Pilarzyk was one of three UofSC students awarded a NSF Graduate
Research Fellowship in 2019. She's using her funding to continue her work in Michy
Kelly’s lab, which studies the inner workings of the brain to better understand social
and cognitive deficits.
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Match Day 2019
View the full 2019 Match Report [pdf] for a complete list of residency appointments. photos from the 2019 Match Day Ceremony at The Zone.
