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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.

USC selects lead development team for health sciences campus in BullStreet District

The University of South Carolina has selected Gilbane to lead the planning, design, development and construction of the university’s health sciences campus in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Hoppmann Receives Prestigious Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award

Dr. Richard Hoppmann, founder and past director of the Ultrasound Institute at the School of Medicine Columbia, was honored as a 2022 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award recipient from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

2022 School of Medicine Columbia Award Recipients Announced

The recipients of the Alumni and Dean's Awards, as well as the Gillespie Award, the Luminary Leaders in Medicine, and the Award for Advancement of Women in Science and Medicine will be honored in a ceremony on Oct. 27, 2022.

Goodman Leads Team Analyzing how the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Charity Care Policy

In a new study of 170 tax-exempt hospitals before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (2019-2021), findings suggest that 84.1 percent of those hospitals made changes to their charity care policies during the timeframe.

Highlights from Discover UofSC 2022

Discover UofSC was back in person for the first time since 2019 on April 22 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The annual showcase welcomed about 850 presentations and more than 2,000 attendees.

Match Day 2022 a huge success at the UofSC School of Medicine Columbia

The third Friday in March is one of the most thrilling days in the journey of a medical student, as this is the day when students find out their Match results and where they will begin their career in medicine. Match 2022 for the School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC) was an overwhelming success, highlighted by the outstanding 98 percent match rate.

Last Student In - First Graduate Out

2021 marked the fortieth anniversary of our first class of students graduating from the Doctor of Medicine program. Throughout the year, we've featured members of the inaugural class.

Alumnus Finds Fulfillment in Sharing Knowledge

This year marks the fortieth anniversary of our first class of students graduating from the Doctor of Medicine program. Throughout the year we will be featuring members of the inaugural class.

Charles Clark served his nation and provided care to those most in need

This year marks the fortieth anniversary of our first class of students graduating from the Doctor of Medicine program. Throughout the year we will be featuring members of the inaugural class.

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