MUSC College of Medicine

Established in 1824, MUSC College of Medicine was the first medical college in the Southeast, now part of SC's only integrated academic health sciences center.

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The PRIME Team (Prime Resources Impact and Engagement) is excited to welcome incoming residents to the College of Medicine and looks forward to supporting your professional growth, fostering meaningful connections, and helping you thrive throughout your medical training.

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William Hunter Barclay, M.D., a third-year resident in Emergency Medicine, and Nathan Alexander Risk, M.D., a third-year resident in Surgery, have been named Residents of the Month!

Thank you for your dedication to helping us change what's possible for those we serve!

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Members of the undergraduate medical education team gathered for a retreat to discuss our medical student education program.

They were encouraged to think outside the box and challenge current assumptions, sparking an honest discussion of our programs and how to improve them.

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Thoracic disc herniations are one of the most challenging conditions spine surgeons face, but a new surgical approach developed by our surgeons is helping change what's possible for patients.

Learn how our specialists are advancing spine surgery: https://t.co/HCti9OiAAy

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Nine aspiring physicians are spending their summer at the Summer Institute, a rigorous six-week Pathways program focused on MCAT success.

Their first day included discussions with College of Medicine staff and faculty, as well as a tour of our campus and Pathology Museum!

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Dr. Glorisa Merritt, PGY-1 resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology, received a Resident Clinical Preceptor Excellence in Teaching award at the Golden Apple Awards.

Nominations, submitted anonymously, highlight her notable influence, with some quotes shown above.

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We recently welcomed undergrad college students to the College of Medicine for the Summer Medicine Academy!

Through this immersive experience, these students toured our college, shadowed faculty, and gained valuable insights into careers in medicine.

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During the month of May, our Surgery Department achieved remarkable milestones in organ transplantation, helping give patients hope for the future!

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A rising star in cardiology, Dr. Michele Esposito has recently earned a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) award!

Discover how she is helping shape the future of heart health and why this recognition is such a significant milestone: https://t.co/IXWULdP3vE

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Over four days, students, researchers, innovators, and healthcare professionals came together during the MIND 2026 Conference to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Photos from the event are available here: https://t.co/6VrN6aB9Sk

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Shannon Rychener, an M4 Global Surgery leader, recently returned from Geneva, Switzerland, after serving as a youth delegate to the World Health Assembly!

We are proud she represented our institution on an international stage.

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Students and residents are always welcome at the Dean’s Office Corner Store!

Thank you to the PRIME Team for providing our med students with free snacks and drinks.

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Drs. Michelle Nsianya and John Mitchell have been named Residents of the Month!

Thank you for the dedication you both bring to patient care and for the meaningful difference you make every day.

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Six-year-old Elaine Smith from Conway, SC, became the first child in the state to receive a successful partial heart transplant.

Read more about this inspiring story of resilience, innovation, and hope: https://t.co/Td9i61lsfR

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We’re proud to share that Dr. Terrence Steyer, Dean of the @MUSC_COM and Vice President for Medical Affairs, has been named to the Bishop Society, a national community of senior leaders in academic family medicine.

#ChangingWhatsPossible

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Class of 2026 graduation and hooding photos are now available. More graduation photos will be added soon!

See all of our graduation week albums: https://t.co/uTtXVW5gOS

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Your MUSC Day support had an incredible impact! Thanks to our generous community, we raised $144,515 and inspired 347 to join us.

See what we accomplished together: https://t.co/G59fklzW3K

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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Melissa Lamicq, whose journey to integrated cardiothoracic surgery reflects resilience, compassion, and determination.

Read her inspiring story: https://t.co/YYO1yfjmIj

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Master of Public Health graduates!

Your passion for understanding the causes of disease, prevention efforts, and advancing evidence-based solutions will help create a safer future for all.

All ceremony photos: https://t.co/DoJKyR8Etd

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As we gear up for tomorrow’s Oath and Hooding Ceremony for the Class of 2026, we continue graduation week with our Pearls Lecture and Senior Send-Off.

Four faculty members shared pearls of wisdom, offering lessons and guidance for the graduates' next career stage.