School of Medicine

Our school has emerged as a national leader in primary care medical education, pioneering research and innovative patient care in South Carolina and beyond.

Education

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.

Research

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.

Patient Care

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

Inaugural Emerging Physician Scientist Faculty Fellows Named

Three University of South Carolina's School of Medicine (SOM) faculty members have been named the 2018-2019 Emerging Physician Scientist (EPS) Faculty Fellows.

Mazoué selected as academic chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

John Walsh, M.D., has stepped down as academic chair of the Department of Orthopaedics to focus his energy on direct clinical care. Christopher G. Mazoué, M.D., has been selected to serve as the new chair.

Perkins focusing on AVP role; Payne promoted to assistant dean for administration and finance

Jeffrey Perkins has relinquished his roles as chief of staff and associate dean for administration and finance for the School of Medicine to focus his attention on his role as USC associate vice president for business & finance and medical business affairs (AVP). Executive Dean Les Hall selected Derek Payne to fill the new position of assistant dean for administration and finance.

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