Dr. Patricia Witherspoon Recognized with Pair of Awards
Dr. Sharon Weissman honored with a James E. Clyburn Health Equity Leadership Award
Biomedical Science Student Thomas Cardaci Wins Pair of Awards
Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. candidate Thomas Cardaci won the Ruska Award and the Robert Simmons Electron Micrograph Award for his work in research and microscopy.
Several PPN Undergraduate Students Honored
Congratulations to several PPN undergraduate students who were honored recently with a Magellan or Honors College research award.
Winters to Lead SOMC advancement team
Bryan Winters is set to join the SOMC family in mid-April as the new lead senior director of development.
Congratulations to Trio of PPN Graduate Students
Congratulations to David Horovitz (Joe McQuail mentor), who received a SPARC award entitled The Role of GluN2D in Learning, Cognitive Decline, and Cell Specific Activity, and to Courtney Wright (Ana Pocivavsek mentor).
2024 Commencement & Hooding
Information regarding the School of Medicine Columbia's 2024 Hooding and Commencement ceremonies
2021 White Coat Ceremony
The MD Classes of 2024 and 2025 had their White Coat ceremonies on October 1, 2021 at 3 PM and 5:30 PM, respectively, at Segra Park. School of Medicine Columbia alumnae Drs. Theresa Mills-Floyd ('99) and Lisa Oie ('95) delivered the addresses, after which the students recited the Pledge of Commitment, dedicating their lives to the service of humanity.
Recipients Named for 2021 Award for the Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine
The School of Medicine Columbia Women in Science and Medicine Committee is pleased to announce the establishment of the Award for the Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine.
Jane Hixenbaugh Named 2021 William C. Gillespie Staff Recognition Award Recipient
The School of Medicine Columbia is pleased to announce that Jane Hixenbaugh, information resources consultant, Office of Information Technology (OIT), is the recipient of the 2021 William C. Gillespie Staff Recognition Award.
Commencement and Hooding 2021
The School of Medicine Columbia has been approved to hold a virtual Commencement and in-person Hooding Ceremonies. See the Commencement and Hooding page for more information.
Congratulations Class of 2021
Members of the class of 2021 has had to overcome significant adversity to complete their educations. Now commencement is almost upon us. Dean Les Hall, Associate Dean Joshua "J.T." Thornhill and Associate Dean Frank Spinale offer congratulatory messages.
Strategic Planning Update for the School of Medicine Columbia
In June of 2020, the UofSC School of Medicine Columbia announced we would focus our strategic planning efforts for the coming academic year on identifying ways to build a more robust culture of diversity and inclusion within our School of Medicine.
Class of 2020 recognized through creative celebrations amid COVID-19 outbreak
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that pushed students to virtual instruction in March, the faculty and staff at the School of Medicine Columbia found creative ways to celebrate the Class of 2020!
Campbell appointed Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology chair
Berry Campbell, M.D., has been appointed chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn). He has served as the interim chair of the Ob/Gyn department since Jan. 1, 2020.
Mayeaux to depart School of Medicine; Steen to serve as interim chair
E.J. Mayeaux, M.D., chair of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, has accepted a new role at Louisiana State University. Jamie Steen, M.D., will serve as interim chair.
Derek Payne promoted to assistant dean of administration and finance
Based on the recommendation of an advisory committee and a review of his qualifications, Executive Dean Les Hall has selected Derek Payne to fill the new position of assistant dean for administration and finance, effective July 1, 2018.
Perkins stepping down from SOM of medicine roles to focus on AVP position
On July 1, 2018, Jeffrey Perkins, CPA, CIA, CHFR, MBA, relinquished his roles as chief of staff and associate dean for administration and finance for the School of Medicine to focus his attention on his role as USC associate vice president for business & finance and medical business affairs (AVP).