To educate future medical professionals about the disease concept of addiction and to assist them with resources on how to better serve patients in their community with substance use disorders.
President: Olivia Strock
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ben Thompson

Allies of Sistercare strives to assist the efforts of Sistercare in helping victims of intimate partner violence and their children. Allies of Sistercare provides a platform through which students can become involved in volunteering to promote the education and awareness of an issue we might all encounter during our time as physicians. Additionally, Allies for Sistercare aids our Columbia community by providing a steady volunteer force to promote the efforts against intimate partner violence.
President: Christina Carucci
Faculty Advisor: Catherine Ross

The AMA seeks to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health and strives to be the medical students’ leading voice for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine. Specifically, our chapter aims to provide opportunities for students to learn about physicians’ involvement in healthcare, lead in the community through volunteer opportunities, and grow as future physicians through various meetings and events with leaders in the healthcare community.
President: Jonathan Kennedy
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Donna Ray

AMWA is comprised of physicians, residents, medical students, pre-medical students, health care professionals, and supporters. AMWA is the oldest multi-specialty organization dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women’s health.
President: Sirlin Kaur
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Falicia Harvey

The Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) strives to provide opportunities to learn and engage with the medical specialty of anesthesia to those intrigued in the specialty.
President: Eli Shuster
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeremy Davis

The Applied Biotech Club (ABC) aims to educate students on the uses biotechnology, inform students on newest biotechnologies, and to create an environment in which fosters the proliferation of ideas for new research questions and biotechnological techniques. This club is in association with the Instrumental Resources Facilities (IRF), which provides a variety of services for analysis, specimen processing, and imaging. Fall 2023 is the first semester that the ABC is in effect.
President: Kasie Roark
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Austin Worden, Anna Harper, Karmen Owen

The Association of Women Surgeons chapter at USC SOMC is dedicated to providing fun and enriching exposure to surgery while highlighting perspectives from those who have historically been underrepresented in the field. We host speaker lunches to hear and learn from a variety of surgeons, provide access to a network of mentors, and offer hands-on dissection and suturing practice. All medical students are welcome to join!
President: Olivia Moran
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lindsay Dunkelberger

The Biomedical Science Graduate Student Association (BSGSA) is an official organization at the School of Medicine Columbia. It serves School of Medicine graduate students through the improvement of the graduate school experience by fostering a sense of community, facilitating professional development, promoting personal wellness, and serving/educating the greater Columbia area. Anyone in the Biomedical Science Graduate Programs can join, including, but not limited to PhD, Master’s, Certificate, Prep, PA, Nurse Anesthesia, Rehabilitation Counseling and Genetic Counseling.
President: Stephanie Wilczynski
Faculty Advisor: JoSondra Hughes

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together, share their experiences, and support one another. At our organization, we recognize the unique challenges that black individuals and persons of color face in various aspects of life - be it education, employment opportunities or social interactions. Our goal is to address these challenges by providing resources, and events tailored specifically for this community.
President: Stacey Oxendine
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Keisha Wilson

Our organization strives to educate future physicians on the business side of medicine to ensure that they understand the benefits and limitations of the U.S. healthcare system and how they can use this knowledge to provide the best patient care possible. Connect students with a variety of healthcare administrators in the form of a seminar series.
President: Tejas Patel
Faculty Advisor: Jerel Areneaux

The Cardiology Interest Group (CIG) plans to host many exciting events throughout the year. This includes lunch seminars with speakers from the various subspecialties within cardiology such as electrophysiology, interventional, nuclear cardiology, etc. We also hope to have a CT surgeon speak as well. CIG will inform students on the career path toward specializing in cardiology, the lifestyle of practicing cardiologists, and the ongoing scientific studies that will influence the future of the practice.
President: Jeffrey Behling
Faculty Advisor: Christopher Huffman

CAPDIG strives to educate our fellow and future medical students on the essential life skills necessary to succeed as a post-medical student member of society. It is our goal to ensure every student has the chance to enter the workforce with a basic understanding of insurance, finance, real estate, and other essential skills needed now and going forwards.
President: Jack Stokes
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ben Hawfield

CMDA is a national organization that serves to promote Christian community among medical students. We will host physicians throughout the year to discuss the intersection of faith and medicine, as well as their experiences throughout their career. Membership is free and offers tons of opportunities for involvement in regional and national CMDA efforts including conferences, summer clinical internships, mission trips and networking. We are also looking at the logistics of a ~short~ weekly or biweekly prayer group just to have some time to talk. Through CMDA, we want to be a source of encouragement throughout the long road of medical school (especially on those days, particularly of M1, when your brain is about to explode with all the anatomy and histology words you did not know existed)!
President: Ansley Pantsari
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Bruce Easterling

Are you interested in community service? Do you want to organize service opportunities for other students at the med school? Consider serving with COG! We have worked with the Red Cross, Foodshare SC, Transitions Homeless Shelter, Prisma Health and more. We are looking for new leaders to take these partnerships and add more volunteer opportunities they are passionate about!
President: Kyla Manning
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Donna Ray

The Counseling and Rehabilitation Student Association strives to serve and advocate for persons with disabilities. We strive to host events that serve and represent mental health disorders and other underserved populations.
President: Jerzy Zito
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Farren Stackhouse

The Dermatology Interest Group strives to promote interest in and elucidate the pathway to a career in dermatology. We will accomplish this via educating and encouraging students on a prospective career in dermatology, partnering with fellow interest groups for collaborative programming, and by establishing connections with local dermatologists.
President: Eren Sakarcan
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lee Carson

The Emergency Medicine Interest Group strives to provide meaningful educational and clinical experiences to its members about a career in emergency medicine, and to nurture increased interest in the field and impact the specialty has on our community. We aim to provide exceedingly adequate preparation to our members seeking residencies as emergency medicine physicians by exposing them early to the hallmarks of the profession and guiding them to develop a competitive and complete residency application. We will create more hands-on experiences for first and second-year medical students, allowing them time in the emergency room, to gain direct experience through clinical encounters and workshops. We will continue to encourage networking with current emergency medicine attendings and residents, which will allow our members to develop meaningful relationships on a personal and professional level. We also will generate community involvement to provide educational resources in things such as stroke recognition and BP screening to aid in the safety and well-being of our community.
President: Wesley Caudle
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Chris Gainey

Are you interested in family medicine or just want to learn more about it? Join the Family Medicine Interest Group! Our goal is to educate students about the specialty of family medicine and the importance of primary care in the well-being of a patient. We host a variety of events throughout the year including lunch-and-learns and a clinical skills workshop. We also provide students interested in family medicine with the help and resources they need to reach their career goals in this field.
President: Shamiso West
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrew Vaughan

First Generation Connections stands as a collaborative between USC School of Medicine students and first-generation undergraduate students in the Opportunity Scholars Program at USC. The purpose of this organization is to provide first-generation college students with an interest in a career in medicine with resources to aid their success in their undergraduate curriculum, admissions exams, and future endeavors in medicine. This organization seeks to support undergraduate students with limited resources through longitudinal mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and informative sessions to facilitate their success. Increasing diversity and inclusion is of the upmost importance for our medical school and the community at large. First Generation Connections seeks to bolster the diversity of our school through direct, focused engagement with an underserved cohort.
President: Andrew Hendrix
Faculty Advisor: Jerel Arceneaux

Gastroenterology is quickly becoming a hub for physicians who recognize the importance of lifestyle medicine and preventative care. The field offers a wide variety opportunities, including a schedule balancing procedural-work and clinic time, the ability to combat epidemics related to diet and gut-health, and a good work-life balance. Our mission is to introduce medical students to the unique nature of this specialty, the impact a gastroenterologist can have on their community, and how one can best pursue the profession. Through engaging members in a variety of ways, we believe the gastroenterology interest-group will help unite and inform students interested in this manifold specialty as to its relevance, impact, and future.
President: Kaylee Williams
Faculty Advisor: Dr. March Seabrook

The Geriatrics Interest Group aims to increase the student interest in geriatric healthcare across the various programs USC offers. We will coordinate volunteer opportunities for students to visit local nursing homes, hold lunches for geriatricians to speak and conduct workshops, and create a student chapter for the American Geriatrics Society at USC. By allowing students in other USC programs to be a part of our group, we can increase the interest in geriatrics across multiple healthcare fields.
President: Stephanie Randar
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Craig Maylath

The Global Medicine Interest Group strives to bring awareness to the impact and opportunities for medical students and physicians within the field of global medicine both locally and around the world. Our goals for this upcoming year are to bring in speakers from a variety of subspecialties to indicate the breadth of physicians needed in global medicine, highlight the impacts of the current pandemic on medicine abroad through talks by infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, and the World Health Organization. We will help medical students get involved in global medicine by exposing them to potential fourth-year rotations and by partnering with local clinics serving the immigrant community here in Columbia via fundraising and volunteering.
President: Kaylee Williams
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeff Hall

GABA is an organization for graduate students across USC's campus who study and conduct research in neuroscience. GABA's mission is to promote neuroscience research and education in the greater Columbia area and at the University of South Carolina through outreach activities directed towards students, organizations and the general public.
President: Jacob Watson
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ana Pocivavsek

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness in Columbia, South Carolina, through compassionate medical outreach, community collaboration, and advocacy. We strive to bridge the gap in healthcare access, encourage students to get involved in healthcare disparities, provide vital resources, and foster sustainable partnerships with organizations that uplift and support those in need.
President: Preston Harrison
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Donna Ray

HEALthy Strides is your go-to group for helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle even under the pressures of medical school! We maintain the garden on the UofSC SOMC campus and make the produce available for all students. Part of our goal is to supply endless fitness motivation with workout competitions and the virtual running club. We also host a Community 5k and Health Fair in the spring. During our (little bit of) free time, hiking, tubing, and volunteering are just a few of the weekend adventures we like to partake in. At the end of the day, we will help you learn how to take care of your mind and body to be successful under stress!
President: Allyson Halbach
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Rhinehart

The Hematology Interest Group is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding and passion for hematology among medical students. We aim to provide educational opportunities, volunteer experiences, and professional networking to inspire and prepare the next generation of hematologists. Through collaboration with experts in hematology and engagement in research and clinical practice, we strive to enhance our members’ knowledge, skills, and commitment to advancing the field of hematology, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes in blood-related disorders and cancers.
President: Travis Jebackumar
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Fulton

We want to encourage anyone who thinks they might be interested in infectious disease to join our group. We plan on hosting multiple talks throughout the year related to HIV, Hepatitis C, coronavirus, and various other infectious diseases. We will also plan a panel of ID physicians to come in and discuss hot topics in the field. This will provide clinically relevant education to our members as well as provide opportunities to connect with local specialists. Additionally, we want to further our engagement in the community by volunteering/fundraising for local HIV/AIDS clinics. Through these, we want to encourage students to learn more about this specialty and its relevance in modern-day life.
President: Joel Haley
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kamla Sanasi

Internal medicine is an extremely diverse field of medicine that offers a multitude of career options ranging from training as a general internist to abundant opportunities for subspecialty training beyond residency. The Internal Medicine Interest Group at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia (USC SOMC) serves to highlight the numerous fields of internal medicine and to provide opportunities for medical students to interact with professionals practicing in a variety of specialties and professional settings available to those who pursue a career as an internist. Due to the wide spectrum of options available to internal medicine residents, it can be confusing to begin exploring various interests as a medical student. IMIG aims to demystify the path of becoming an internist from medical school to residency and beyond and to explain how that path may look very different from person to person. To do this, IMIG works with local physicians to plan seminars highlighting their specialty and how they got there. Mentorship is also a crucial pillar of success in medicine, and IMIG hopes to promote positive mentor/mentee relationships between its members and internal medicine physicians.
President: Liliana Pienkos
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrew Sides

Links to Care (L2C) is an organization that seeks to address food insecurity and transportation needs by connecting patients to community resources through interdisciplinary teamwork. Our organization allows students to gain volunteer experience and an understanding of the role that social determinant of health play in our community.
President: Loranna Austin
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christopher Goodman

Medals4Mettle® (M4M) is dedicated to awarding medals to children and adults battling debilitating diseases and illnesses, fostering a spirit of love, kindness, and encouragement. These endurance medals, donated by athletes from across the country, recognize the mettle—courage, bravery, and resilience—of the recipients. Our M4M team and the donated medals create a meaningful human connection that embodies the compassion and kindness shared from one person to another during times of crisis.
President: Ryan McFadden
Faculty Advisor: TBD

MedConnect is a student association that works in conjunction with AED (National Health Pre-Professional Honor Society) at USC. We host socials, clinical skills practice, and admissions Q&A sessions, among other events. The purpose of the organization is to create a connection between medical schools and pre-health undergraduate societies to benefit both parties.
President: Logan Hitchcock
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Donald DiPette

Political engagement and voter agency is proven to be a vital determinant of health. How active we are in making decisions for our community directly impacts healthcare policy and could truly be the most powerful tool we have for making change. Therefore, MedCiv's mission is to educate and widen voter access in the school of medicine community by focusing the club's efforts on voter registration.
President: Mary McElveen
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Rhinehart

Improve on the Spanish proficiency of students at the school of medicine in order to be able to better serve the vastly growing Spanish-speaking population in the United States and locally in the greater Columbia area.
President: Alex Murrant-Johnson
Faculty Advisor: Sara Swygert

MSA is in charge of hosting a variety of different social events and activities throughout the year to engage students in the MD and other professional programs at the School of Medicine. Some event examples from years past include the orientation week activities, tailgates for home football games, a Halloween party, an annual oyster roast, end-of-semester celebrations, and more. Membership in MSA is for all four years of medical school and includes a t-shirt covered by the dues.
President: Joshua Hutto
Faculty Advisor: Nikita Stanley

Medical Students for Choice is an international network of medical students who believe that all people have the right to make their own decisions regarding their reproductive health. The USC SOMC chapter of MSFC strives to provide reproductive health education and advocacy opportunities for future healthcare providers. Through our educational activities we aim to demystify reproductive health choices, including abortion, so every student can provide well-informed, compassionate care to their future patients. Through our advocacy work we will help students use their voice to protect reproductive health choices at local, state, and national levels.
President: Zola Jane Aplin
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Patricia Seal

MSMC is a student-founded organization that works to provide healthcare resources to underserved patients throughout the state of South Carolina.
President: Annabelle Lunt
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Falicia Harvey

MEDtorship strives to connect USC Columbia School of Medicine students under a common goal of community service and mentorship. It is partnered with the Salvation Army of the Midlands with the Doing the Most Good Academy After-School Reading Program, which is dedicated to providing after school services to local children who are struggling academically. MEDtorship students tutor elementary students weekly and work together to develop educational projects and group lessons. This organization promotes longitudinal mentorship between medical students of all years as they work together to support, mentor, and tutor Salvation Army students.
President: Cade Fallaw
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sara Lindsay

The Military Medicine Interest Group provides information and support for HPSP students and others who are considering medical careers within the United States Armed Forces.
President: Allison Seney
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Vanessa Wideman

Our organization strives to create a welcoming environment where medical students can appreciate music, deepen their understanding of culture as it relates to music, and experience the impact that music can have on the local communities. As our organization is meant for both non-musicians and musicians, members can appreciate music by sharing, discussing, and attending musical events together, creating strong ties between students and providing relief from the stressors of medical school. We strive to provide musicians the opportunity to volunteer their talents by performing at off-campus events, establishing strong and unique connections between the medical school and the South Carolina communities. We understand that music is an important part of cultural identity; thus, we also strive to use music as a focal point to help medical students experience unfamiliar cultures, augmenting the level of understanding and empathy our future physicians have towards our multicultural society.
President: Trado Mayson
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Hoppmann

The Neurosurgery Interest Group strives to connect students interested in pursuing the field of neurosurgery with the information and resources needed to best prepare them for a residency program in neurological surgery. Our organization will aim to connect students to clinicians who can apply our medical school curriculum with clinical applications in the field of neurosurgery, develop a neurosurgery mentorship program, and connect interested students with scientists conducting both clinical and basic science neurosurgery research.
President: Eesha Gurav
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Catherine McClung-Smith

The Nutrition in Medicine Interest Group (NMIG) aims to inform students about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice, as well as highlight cooperative efforts with other professionals within the healthcare team, including dieticians and related support staff. We would like to expose students to the role of nutrition across medicine by having clinicians from various medical subspecialties speak on how they incorporate nutrition into their medical practice. One of our main goals is to teach students how to educate patients about the importance of lifestyle changes, eating habits, and behavioral choices in their overall health. By raising awareness about diet and lifestyle changes, we aim to contribute to preventative care, improve patient outcomes, and provide culturally sensitive, actionable advice in the context of patients’ lives.
President: Juhi Patel
Faculty Advisor: Kelly Duane and Dr. James Cook

The ObGyn Interest Group will be hosting a variety of virtual and possibly in-person meetings where students can interact with practicing specialists in the field. We are planning on also holding an ObGyn resident panel where medical students can ask questions on topics such as residency applications.
President: Zola Jane Aplin
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jim Cook

The Oncology Interest Group (OIG) aims to kindle student interest in the variety of oncological career opportunities that are available. OIG aspires to integrate guest speakers discussing standard chemotherapy regimens, novel therapeutic technologies, and much more in an attempt to bring to life what we learn in the classroom. Additionally, speakers from a multitude of subspecialties (i.e. – Pediatric Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, etc.) will provide insight into the nuances of their daily lives, as well as their journey to get to where they are. Moreover, we seek to promote active engagement in our community through fundraising and volunteer events, research opportunities, and developing meaningful connections with local oncologists.
President: Diamond Gallimore
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kevin McRedmond

Our mission is to provide medical students with opportunity, exposure, and mentorship within the field of ophthalmology. Bridge students with mentors for research opportunities in the field.
President: Cecily Kauffman
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alex Pogrebniak

The OSMIG leadership team aims to create a welcoming environment that will permit learning of both the field of orthopedics and the field of sports medicine, as many times these two can be muddled together. Through various talks and clinics (if possible due to COVID) we will help to facilitate the formation of relationships with various MDs in the communities of sports medicine and orthopedics. We hope you are excited to join us this calendar year and beyond!
President: Rebecca Stollz
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Erika Blanck

Our organization introduces students to the multifaceted field of Otolaryngology, specifically emphasizing the diversity of the field as it relates to various pathologies and patient populations. We will strive to continuously emphasize the surgical aspects of Otolaryngology to interested students at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. We hope that a incorporates complicated surgeries and interesting clinical diagnoses, all while maintaining strong foundations in clinical medicine.
President: Sam Tunney
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kerry Sims

The Pathology Interest Group is dedicated to expanding students’ knowledge about career possibilities in pathology. We will help foster an interest in the field by inviting speakers to virtual sessions, connecting students with shadowing opportunities, and building a community of interested students to discuss thoughts and ambitions.
President: Peyton Pearrow
Faculty Advisor: Dr. James Catroppo

The Pedagogical Interest Club strives to allow medical professional and graduate students to participate in interdisciplinary peer-to-peer teaching through learning sessions, open anatomy labs, and presentations from medical professionals to enhance professional collaboration and medical education. We want to build up the ability of students to teach early on in their medical education to prepare them in educating their future patients about their medical conditions and treatments and collaborating with all members of the medical team.
President: Jennie Jackson
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Erika Blanck

The Pediatric Interest Group is dedicated to fostering an interest in pediatrics among medical students and providing various opportunities to members who are interested in pediatrics to learn more about the specialty.
President: Bryce Oberman
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sara Lindsey

The Plastic Surgery Interest Group (PSIG) exists to introduce students to the diverse field of plastic surgery and provides those interested in the profession with the skills and opportunities needed to match in this competitive specialty. PSIG seeks to educate medical students about the field through hands-on clinical workshops, social networking events with residents and faculty, information panels and lectures, and seminars with surgeons from different subspecialties. To ensure prospective students have competitive applications for residency, PSIG will facilitate opportunities for early student involvement in clinical and research experiences.
President: Eesha Gurav
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Arthur Nam

Our organization strives to create a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ identified students at USC SOMC, educate USC SOMC students, staff, and faculty on issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and their health, and to benefit the Columbia LGBTQ+ community through volunteering and programming that is conducive to their needs.
President: Zola Jane Aplin
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Erika Blanck

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Psychiatry Student Interest Group aims to foster interest in the field of psychiatry among UofSC SOMC students while also serving as a voice for mental health and healthcare advocacy within the university and the broader Columbia community.
President: Olivia Strock
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric Williams

The Radiology Interest Group strives to support UofSC SOMC students interested in exploring the fields of diagnostic and interventional radiology by providing extracurricular opportunities to educate and foster interest in radiology through lunch-and-learns with guest speakers in the field, presentations, meetings, and workshops that allow for hands-on experience.
President: Danielle Dargis
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tripp Bell

The mission of the RCIG is to expand awareness of the opportunities provided by attending the regional campus (Florence), facilitate meaningful relationships between the preclinical students who desire to attend the regional campus and the clinical students, provide specialty mentors for the preclinical students, and to expand our presence in the community through various mentoring and volunteering endeavors. The Regional Campus Interest Group (RCIG) will also provide a connection between the Regional (Florence) Campus and the main USC SOM Columbia student body to improve relationships and collaboration.
President: Kendall Stalls
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alan Sechtin

The Rural Health Interest Group will be hosting lunches and events this year where speakers will present on topics pertaining to rural health. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the unique healthcare needs for populations in rural areas.
President: Anna Joy Brown
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Megan Weis

The Simulation and Clinical Skills Interest Group’s mission is to provide first and second-year medical students with hands-on opportunities to experience and develop pertinent clinical skills using high-fidelity simulation and educational workshops in the hopes of building students’ confidence before entering clerkships and residency.
President: Kathryn Klein
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tariq Horani

The SOM Running Club strives to create a welcoming environment to runners of levels to promote physical and mental well-being throughout medical school.
President: Jane McCallum
Faculty Advisor: Cameron McCarthy

SC Sweeps is a service organization that utilizes volunteers to “Sweep” South Carolina’s natural habitats, by removing single use plastics, small and large debris, and any other trash that may be impacting the health of our delicate ecosystems.
President: Jack Lucas
Faculty Advisor: Nikita Stanley

SNMA is a national organization committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians.
President: Kyla Manning
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Rhinehart

Medicine is not the most environmentally friendly field. Due to the need to ensure patient safety through sterile or single-use materials, the industry has an incredibly high consumption of single-use plastics and other materials. Although much of hospital materials usage may be unavoidable, opportunities exist to reduce, reuse, or recycle. Our group gathers environmentally minded students to find ways to help make differences in our school, hospital, and community with eco-friendly initiatives and work.
President: Isaac Wilkerson
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Donna Ray

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Student Interest Group in Neurology chapter aims to provide enriching educational and clinical opportunities regarding the field of neurology to UofSC SOMC students, serve as advocates for neurological health within the broader Columbia area, and inspire greater interest in the neurosciences among medical students.
President: Ryan Titus
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Souvik Sen

The Surgery Interest Group strives to provide insight into the professional and lifestyle demands of different surgical subspecialties through lunch talks with surgeons, skills workshops, and coffee socials with surgery residents. SIG does not stop there. Through scheduling volunteer events, coordinating research opportunities, and organizing shadowing opportunities, we provide our members a way to give back to the community.
President: Lauren Pawlowski
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jesse Clanton

The Trauma Surgery Interest Group is committed to exposing medical students to the field of trauma surgery through interactions with physicians and faculty in the discipline. We aim to create a community of likeminded individuals who will grow in comradery through both clinical and educational events. We are excited to welcome everyone interested in trauma surgery!
President: Jonathan Kennedy
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Phillip Prest

The Ultrasound Interest Group at UofSC SOMC strives to work alongside the Ultrasound Institute to promote awareness of the current usefulness and potential of ultrasound via innovative and interactive programs at UofSC SOMC to engage the prospective and current student body, the Columbia area, and the greater medical community. The first USIG meeting will be Friday, August 21 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
President: Jay Freeman
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tripp Bell

The Urology Interest Group is committed to providing a platform for medical students interested in urology to learn, connect, and grow. Our mission is simple: 1. Education: We strive to offer informative sessions and resources that give students a better understanding of urology career paths, treatments, and procedures. 2. Advocacy: We aim to raise awareness about urological issues and reduce stigma through open discussions and educational initiatives within our medical school community. 3. Professional Development: We provide opportunities for students to explore urology as a potential career path, connect with professionals in the field, and develop skills essential for success. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we hope to inspire future healthcare professionals to make meaningful contributions to urological medicine.
President: Amelia Pantazis
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michael Moran

Our organization strives to advance the integration of virtual reality (VR) technology in medicine by fostering innovation, education, and collaboration among healthcare professionals and students. We are committed to exploring the potential of VR to enhance medical training, patient care, and surgical outcomes, while promoting a forward-thinking approach to the future of healthcare. Through research and workshop, we aim to explore the next generation of immersive medical technologies.
President: Kade Horacek
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Dawson

We provide opportunities for students to explore wilderness and survival medicine and connect with other UofSC SOMC community members who share a love of the outdoors.
President: Allyson Halbach
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Brendan Lutz and Dr. Zachary Hunter