The University of South Carolina marked a major milestone in providing South Carolinians with specialized cognitive care at a ribbon cutting for its Brain Health Center on the university’s Health Sciences Campus on Wednesday (March 18).
Some people choose a major and know exactly what they want their career to be even before they enter college. Others like to leave the door open to unexpected opportunities that will eventually bring clarity. Christina Jones, a licensed counselor for Student Health and Well-Being, places herself in the latter camp.
In a lab at School of Medicine Columbia's Instrumentation Resource Facility (IRF), three machines are quietly positioning the University at the forefront of biomedical innovation.
The School of Medicine Columbia's medical education program achieved an important milestone for the first time in school history this past December, when the program's Class of 2027 earned a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 exam.
Fifty years on, School of Medicine faculty member Jim Augustine continues to lay a foundation of knowledge.
Members of the South Carolina Center for Rural & Primary Healthcare set out to develop and validate a hierarchical algorithm for assigning prenatal care (PNC) encounters using claims data while ensuring continuity of care.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in South Carolina, and rates are rising among younger adults and communities facing the greatest health disparities. During February's American Heart Month, University of South Carolina faculty experts are available to provide insight into the science, clinical care and social factors shaping heart health today — from prevention and early warning signs to new treatments and health equity.
Researchers find rare intestinal parasite could affect 1 in 20 South Carolinians
Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day(TM), observed annually on the Friday of the third full week in January, recognizes the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to ensure clinicians remain current in medical knowledge, clinical practice, and team-based care, supporting high-quality, safe patient outcomes.
The School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC) celebrated a time-honored tradition on Wednesday, Dec. 17, with a "topping out" ceremony at the new SOMC facility. The building proudly joins the BullStreet District skyline with the highest steel beam lifted during the event, where construction partners joined university president Michael Almiridis, members of the board of trustees, university leadership and SOMC's interim dean Gerald Harmon.
Staff from the School of Medicine Columbia's Center for Disability Resources and students from Richland School District Two joined forces to embody the spirit of giving this holiday season at the annual Adaptive Toy Workshop. The two-day event, held Nov. 14-15 at the Richland Two Student Innovation Center, sought to show families, professionals and school staffs how to adapt toys for switch use for children with disabilities.
A new study, led by Souvik Sen, MD, MS, MPH, professor and Chair of the Neurology Department at the School of Medicine Columbia, finds that having both gum disease and cavities is linked to an 86% increased risk of stroke compared to having a healthy mouth.
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia celebrated seventeen individuals for their contributions to the health care field at the annual Alumni and Dean's Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony and Reception, held on Oct. 3, at Gamecock Park by Williams-Brice Stadium.
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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 Gamecock Park. Other award categories include the William C. Gillespie Staff Recognition Award and the Award for Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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).
Roz McConnaughy, a School of Medicine Columbia Library faculty member since 2001, has been named Director of Library Services.