April is Innovation Awareness Month
Join us as we celebrate April as South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month, showcasing MUSC's innovative culture across our state.
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The Medical University of South Carolina
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates over 3,100 students in six colleges and trains 950+ residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health and research funding.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
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Featured News
Advanced respiratory treatment
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center has spearheaded the introduction of an advanced aerosol delivery system.
Sister Scientists
The Engevik sisters live for science – and they get to do it together at MUSC.
Aplastic Anemia
When 6-year-old Jaxson Foxwell threw first pitch at RiverDogs game, he brought part of his little brother Brixxton with him.
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The President
Meet MUSC President David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, read recent messages and Cut to the Chase blog posts by Dr. Cole, learn about the Office of the President, view Presidential videos, and meet the First Lady.
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