Medical University of South Carolina

The Medical University of South Carolina opened in Charleston, South Carolina in 1824 as a small private college for the training of physicians. It is one of the oldest continually operating school of medicine in the United States and the oldest in the Deep South. It has expanded into a state university with a medical center and six colleges for the education of a broad range of health professionals, biomedical scientists and other health related personnel. It also operates as a center for research and a public hospital.

The College of Medicine offers a four-year medical curriculum leading to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). The College also offers dual-degree programs in conjunction with other colleges and universities. The Colleges of Medicine and Graduate Studies offer a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree through the Medical Scientist Training Program as well as an M.D./Master’s Degree in Clinical Research through the Southeastern Predoctoral Training in Clinical Research. Students can also receive a combined M.D./M.H.A through the Colleges of Medicine and Health Professions. The College partners with the University of South Carolina and The Citadel to provide an M.D./Masters in Public Health and M.D./Masters of Business administration, respectively.

The college accepts 155-160 students per year into their medical curriculum. The four-year curriculum consists of two years of core basic science instruction followed by two years of clinical training. Students also participate in a longitudinal curriculum that includes instruction in doctoring, physical examination and diagnosis, and biomedical ethics.

Medical University of South Carolina Rankings

• Top 100 Nursing Graduate School Ranking
•  TOP 30 PHARMACY SCHOOL RANKINGS IN U.S.

Medical University of South Carolina Tuition and Fees

Schools and Colleges of Medical University of South Carolina

• College of Dental Medicine
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Health Professions
• College of Medicine
• College of Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina News

• Today's MUSC commencement moved to Citadel's McAlister Field House - Fri, 18 May 2012
  

  STAFF REPORT Due to potential adverse weather, today's commencement ceremonies at the Medical University of South Carolina have been moved to The Citadel's McAlister Field House, it was anounced this morning.

• Initial Monotherapy and Combination Therapy and Hypertension Control... - Thu, 17 May 2012
  

  From the Department of Medicine , Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC; Division of Biostatistics , School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Health Economics and Outcomes Research , Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ.

• Incumbent Diane Lawless faces three challengers in Lexington council race - Thu, 17 May 2012
  

  Education: Attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy, College of Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and Trident Three challengers hope to defeat Urban County Councilwoman Diane Lawless as she seeks a third term representing Lexington's 3rd District, which encompasses much of downtown and the University of ... (more)

• Historic markers to tell important Civil Rights story - Wed, 16 May 2012
  

  Since 1959, some of the city's most lovely and noteworthy private residences have been chosen by the Preservation Society of Charleston for historic markers.

• Local group raises $75K for medical research - Tue, 15 May 2012
  

  The Chase After a Cure foundation presented MUSC researchers with $75,000 Thursday to help them find less toxic treatments and ultimately a cure for neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer.

• Hilton Head man struggles to recover from flesh-eating infection, necrotizing fasciitis - Tue, 15 May 2012
  

  By most accounts, Barry Ginn should be dead. Fortunately, the Hilton Head Island resident has several guardian angels watching out for him.

• Whitmire_girl_has_high_career_expectations0_1336997831.jpg - Mon, 14 May 2012
  

  Willis, born and raised in Whitmire, graduated May 3 as the top, outstanding senior at the University of South Carolina, Aiken with her bachelor of science degree in exercise science and sports science.

• In Our Towns - Sat, 12 May 2012
  

  A Myrtle Beach woman was released Thursday evening on $2,500 bail after she was charged earlier in the day with child neglect because her 1-year-old daughter tested positive for drugs, according to an Horry County police report.

• Beaufort doctor targeted in DEA investigation - Sat, 12 May 2012
  

  " Vincent Rhodes, M.D., is on an indefinite leave of absence from Lowcountry Medical Group," according to a statement from the Port Royal practice.

• Georgetown police looking for man in connection to robbery, assault of 75-year-old veteran - Fri, 11 May 2012
  

  Georgetown police are looking for a man wanted in connection to a strong armed robbery that happened on May 4. Officers are looking for a man named Andrew James Brown that goes by Jimmy.