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2025 Alumni and Dean’s Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony Information

Seventeen individuals will be recognized for their contributions to the health care field and their service to the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia at the 2025 Alumni and Dean’s Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m., at the Columbia Museum of Art. Other award categories include the William C. Gillespie Staff Recognition Award and the Award for Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine.

Dr. Kevin Bennett joins Commonwealth Fund as Inaugural Rural Health Fellow

The SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare (CRPH) is proud to share that Director Dr. Kevin Bennett has been named the inaugural Rural Health Fellow with the Commonwealth Fund, a national foundation dedicated to promoting a high-performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater equity.

Brain Health Fitness program uses exercise to fight cognitive decline

Integrating physical movement into a patient’s daily routine is an essential strategy to combat chronic illness and ensure a healthier future for South Carolinians. A new collaborative research study from USC Brain Health and the Arnold School of Public Health goes one step further by examining how consistent, physical exercise can also help combat cognitive decline and improve overall neurological health.

AI meets medicine

The University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine has begun preparing its students to understand AI’s potential — and its shortcomings. The medical school in Columbia partnered last year with the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing to launch the AI in Medicine Extracurricular Track.

Health Watch: Caring for someone with dementia during a hurricane

A natural disaster can be a difficult experience for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Rob McMahon, chief nurse practitioner for USC Brain Health and assistant clinical professor at the School of Medicine Columbia, details how caregivers can best prepare ahead of a storm in our latest Health Watch.

AI in Medicine Extracurricular Track Wraps Up First Year

Drawing from USC's depth in computer science and the hands-on AI experiences of clinicians and researchers at USC, the AI in Medicine extracurricular track is designed to familiarize students with core concepts of AI and teach them the technical foundations of main AI applications in Medicine, ranging from language methods to predictive analytics and imaging interpretation.

School of Medicine Columbia May News and Notes

Catch up on the most recent news, notes, accomplishments and more from our School of Medicine Columbia family.

Congratulations to our 2025 Discover USC Award Winners

Several School of Medicine Columbia students earned poster awards for their presentation at Discover USC 2025. This year, over 3,300 presenters, mentors, reviewers, family and friends attended the annual event.

New USC clinic tackles mental health provider shortage in rural South Carolina

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia is opening a free mental health clinic to serve rural communities in Bamberg, Calhoun, Fairfield, Orangeburg and Chester counties. Launching this summer, the student-operated, faculty-supervised clinic will offer in-person and telehealth services to those with limited access to care.

USC's medical schools work to train, retain key players in medicine

A primary care doctor is a key player in patient care, but South Carolina is facing a doctor shortage. That’s why both USC’s School of Medicine Columbia and School of Medicine Greenville are prioritizing primary care, with an emphasis on family medicine, thanks to their deans, Dr. Gerald Harmon (Columbia) and Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray (Greenville).

McConnaughy Named Director of Library Services

Roz McConnaughy, a School of Medicine Columbia Library faculty member since 2001, has been named Director of Library Services.

Match Day Success for the MD Class of 2025

On Friday, March 21, medical students at the School of Medicine Columbia, and at medical schools across the country, celebrated as they learned where they matched for their residency appointment, signifying the next step in their career in medicine.

School of Medicine Columbia breaks ground on new facility at USC Health Sciences Campus

The University of South Carolina broke ground on a facility that will redefine the future of health care education and research during a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the site of its new School of Medicine Columbia.

Health Watch: Flossing for heart health and reducing stroke risk

Groundbreaking study led by USC Neurology Chair Dr. Souvik Sen uncovers key connection between flossing and stroke prevention.

Med students step up to fight childhood cancer

Future Leaders in Medicine teams with Curing Kids Cancer.

Nurse anesthetist Marcia Iszard has the caretaker gene

School of Medicine Columbia assistant professor is working to increase the impact of her profession as president of the South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Inaugural Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day

January 24, 2025, marks the inaugural Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day. Learn more about our CME team.

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