School of Medicine Columbia

2023 News

Board of Trustees approves first designs, renderings for new School of Medicine building

The University of South Carolina is making necessary investments to its physical campus to ensure a world-class academic experience with one of those key pieces being a new School of Medicine Columbia and research building planned for the BullStreet district.

SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare celebrates National Rural Health Day

Celebrated on the third Thursday of November each year, National Rural Health Day serves as a reminder of rural communities' unique challenges and opportunities and the need to ensure access to quality healthcare services for all, regardless of where they live.

Research graduate student Hannah Burzynski finds her path at USC

Training with exceptional mentors and surrounded by her supportive School of Medicine Columbia family, Ph.D. student Hannah Burzynski found her passion and path to a career in research at the University of South Carolina.

Improving the odds: USC clinicians bring new tactics to challenge of stroke, neurological disorders in SC

To address the need for neurological expertise in rural areas of the state, Souvik Sen, MD and other neurology faculty members who also are clinicians at Prisma Health in Midlands have begun a research model called teleproctoring.

School of Medicine Columbia holds annual awards dinner

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia recently held its annual Alumni and Dean's Distinguished Service Awards Dinner in downtown Columbia at 1208 Washington Place. Seventeen individuals were recognized for their contributions to the health care field and their service to the School.

October is National Medical Librarians Month

Join us as we celebrate National Medical Librarians Month this October and read below for fun facts and historical data about our library and its incredible faculty and staff.

Dr. Donna Ray promoted to Assistant Dean for Student Professional Development, Director of Educational Innovation

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia interim dean Dr. Gerald Harmon announced today that Dr. Donna Ray has been promoted to the School's assistant dean for student professional development and director of educational innovation.

White Coat Ceremonies Held for M.D. Classes of 2026 and 2027

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia celebrated its M.D. classes of 2026 and 2027 with White Coat Ceremonies at the Koger Center in late September.

Health Watch: Concussion 101 for caregivers

Dr. Jeff Holloway, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine Columbia and medical director at the Pediatric Concussion Clinic at Prisma Children’s Hospital, breaks down concussion basics for caregivers.

2023 School of Medicine Award Recipients Announced

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 2023 Alumni and Dean's Distinguished Service Awards Dinner, which will be held on Thur., October 12.

USC welcomes Leo Bonilha to lead new rural brain health initiative

The M.D.-Ph.D. neurologist will serve as the Clinical Director for USC’s new Rural Brain Health Network and Senior Associate Dean for Research at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia.

As CDC, FDA approve protective antibody for infants, USC pediatric professor answers questions for families

Clinical Assistant Pediatric Professor, Dr. Heather Staples is leading the charge for a new treatment that will protect newborns from RSV infections.

Leo Bonilha announced as senior associate dean for research

Following the completion of a national search, Dr. Leonardo Bonilha has been selected as the new Senior Associate Dean for Research at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia (USC SOMC).

Ultrasound Institute hosts Lexington Medical Center Partners Program

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Ultrasound Institute recently hosted students participating in the Lexington Medical Center Partners Program, LMC's summer health career awareness program that is designed to introduce health related career fields to high school students with an interest in a future career in health care.

Dr. Paul Toriello appointed as assistant dean for clinical graduate programs

The USC SOMC has announced Dr. Paul Toriello has been selected as the assistant dean for clinical graduate programs following a national search.

Genetic Counseling program appoints Whitney Dobek as new program director

The USC SOMC Genetic Counseling program has appointed near decade-long program veteran, Whitney Dobek as its newest program director.

Adventures in Medicine with the Ultrasound Institute

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Ultrasound Institute recently hosted students in grades rising 9-12 as part of the Carolina Master Scholars Adventures series.

Alumni and friends celebrate longtime Genetic Counseling program director Janice Edwards

The Genetic Counseling program held a family fun event at Riverbanks Zoo recently to honor Edwards' legacy and leadership as she retires from USC.

Gerald Harmon selected as School of Medicine Columbia interim dean

Dr. Gerald Harmon, a decorated South Carolina physician, will step into the interim dean role at the School of Medicine Columbia on Aug. 1. He succeeds Dr. Les Hall, who is retiring after more than eight years as dean.

Physician Assistant class of 2023 celebrates 100% PANCE pass rate

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Physician Assistant program is celebrating the class of 2023 securing a 100% first-time pass rate on the national board certification exam (PANCE).

David Rotholz visits White House to build a better South Carolina

David Rotholz, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Disability Resources and Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine Columbia, visited the White House on May 4 to discuss innovative ways federal funding can be used to improve the lives of South Carolinians with disabilities.

Bennett named Volunteer of the Year by National Rural Health Association

School of Medicine Columbia faculty member earns recognition for leadership and dedication in rural healthcare field.

Mitzi Nagarkatti leads team studying ARDS

School of Medicine Columbia researchers investigate treatment approach for respiratory disease.

Neuroscientists identify new therapeutic to aid in sleep quality for those with severe psychiatric illness

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia researcher, Ana Pocivavsek, Ph.D., and her team of investigators have published a study that shows reducing kynurenic acid with the use of a KAT II inhibitor helped improve sleep quality and duration in a lab study on rodents.

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