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2024 News

Pursuing Dreams: SOMG holds First-Gen celebration, plans programing throughout the academic year to support first-generation students.

At a luncheon Monday, Nov. 4 and a celebration event on Tuesday, Nov. 5, first-generation students at SOMG came together to network with one another and first-generation staff and faculty at the school.

Grants fund Green Food Experience

Putting healthy interventions into action -- a food tasting was held Aug. 22 at Greenville Technical College's Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center.

Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray appointed as Dean for the School of Medicine Greenville

Introducing Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray, the new dean of the School of Medicine Greenville, starting July 1, 2024.

Alia Sadek Honored with P.E.O. Scholar Award

Alia Sadek, an M.D. student at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, has been chosen as one of the 100 doctoral students in the U. S. and Canada to receive the highly prestigious $25,000 Scholar Award from the esteemed P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Unveiling Recent Trends in Thrombolysis Use: A Step Towards Enhancing Cardiovascular Care

In the realm of cardiovascular health, time is often critical, particularly in the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a serious form of heart disease.

SOMG in the News: Medical schools must focus more on wellness, self-care

Discover a groundbreaking approach to healthcare at USC School of Medicine Greenville, where doctors are trained in lifestyle medicine to empower patients with transformative tools for lifelong health. Join us in reshaping medical education and community wellness to combat chronic diseases and promote vibrant living.

Connection and Community: The implementation of Ubuntu groups to reduce burnout and social isolation.

The project, inspired by the South African philosophy of Ubuntu, began in the fall of 2021 at USC School of Medicine Greenville (SOMG). Small groups harnessing the humanity and connectedness of Ubuntu provide a meaningful way to decrease burnout and social isolation.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Eric Lawson

Dr. Eric Lawson is a graduate of SOMG Class of 2017 and is currently Assistant Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Ashely Jeanene Williams

Dr. Jessica Ashely Jeanene Williams is a graduate of SOMG Class of 2018 and is currently working as a Pediatric Nephrology Fellow at Stanford Medicine's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH).

A Defining Moment: USC School of Medicine Greenville Match Day 2024

The journey leading up to Match Day is a rigorous one. On Friday, March 15, SOMG fourth-year students learned where they would continue their training to become future physicians.

Dr. William Wright Named New Associate Dean for Program Assessment and Accreditation

USC School of Medicine Greenville is proud to announce the selection of Dr. William Wright as Associate Dean for Program Assessment and Accreditation.

School of Medicine Greenville Showcases Research at the 5th Annual National Big Data Health Science Conference

SOMG participated in two significant research presentations at this year's National Big Data Health Science Conference, which explores the transformative potential of big data in improving healthcare.

Women Leaders Learn to Optimize Health at USC School of Medicine Greenville's Inaugural Day of the Woman Conference

USC School of Medicine Greenville hosted its inaugural Day of the Woman Conference Saturday, bringing together more than 100 local health, community, and business leaders to discuss learn about the pillars of optimal health for women.

Lifestyle Medicine Expert, Dr. Trilk, Represents USC School of Medicine Greenville as Panelist at HHS Food is Medicine Conference

Dr. Jennifer Trilk, Director of Lifestyle Medicine Programs at USC School of Medicine Greenville, recently participated as a panelist at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food is Medicine Summit, highlighting lifestyle medicine's impact in improving community health.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Students Awarded 2024 STFM Foundation Student Scholarships

Five School of Medicine Greenville students have been awarded a 2024 STFM Foundation Student Scholarship from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) to participate in the 2024 STFM Conference on Medical Student Education.

Just What the Doctor Ordered - Episode #10

In this episode, we hand over the mic to two incredible third-year medical students, Elise Kao and Michelle Troup, in our much-anticipated "Student Takeover"!

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