Student Showcase

Chris Foley

Graduated MUSC CVP 2023

My name is Chris Foley, I currently work full-time at Providence Health in downtown Columbia as a radiologic technologist. I graduated from Orangeburg Technical College in 2015 with an Associates of Applied Science and began the Healthcare Studies program in Fall 2018.I am certified in radiology through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed through South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association. I also have my Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.

After graduating from the Healthcare Studies program, I plan to complete my pre-requisite coursework for Medical School, take the MCAT, and apply to medical schools. I am also interested in the MUSC physician assistant and cardiovascular perfusion programs.

Aramis Gregory

Hello, my name is Ami Gregory. I live in Sumter, SC, and I’m 28 years old. I am a veteran of the US Air Force. I haven’t always been sure of my professional aspirations. When I started college, I changed my major twice, from nuclear medicine to psychology before joining the military. After I left the military, I needed to improve my GPA and finish pre-requisites coursework. I started taking classes at Central Carolina Technical College. During this time, I was using the VA for healthcare. I found through first-hand experience many opportunities in which the VA could improve their healthcare system, specifically in mental health. The more frustrated I became with the care I was receiving (or wasn’t receiving), the more passionate I became. I found myself often thinking of other veterans in more challenging situations than myself. This experience has fueled my passion for health policy change within the US government.

I applied to the Online Healthcare Studies Bachelors program because I wanted a program that would introduce me to the dynamics of healthcare, but also teach me about healthcare program/policy development. Additionally, MUSC is a nationally ranked university and extremely well-known in South Carolina. I consider it an honor to be a student here, receiving an education from a top-rated medical university. I also know that having MUSC on my resume could mean a second-look from future employers because of its’ reputation.

After graduating from the Healthcare Studies program, I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in Health Policy or Public Health, I have even considered Law School. I will eventually move to Washington D.C. where I can have a great impact on health policy change with the VA’s healthcare system.

Hali Hutchinson

My name is Hali Hutchinson, I am a traditional 20-year-old undergraduate student. I graduated from Horry Georgetown Technical College in 2018 with an Associates of Science and began the Healthcare Studies program in Fall 2018. I am a certified medical scribe, currently working at OB/GYN offices at McLeod Health Loris and McLeod Health Seacoast in Horry County, South Carolina. I have previously been an Emergency Department and Central Processing Department volunteer for Conway Medical Center. Since February 2018, I have been involved with an orphanage in Petionville, Haiti. I’ve spent two weeks total in Haiti participating in humanitarian efforts and public health work like planting a garden and installing water filters. I serve on the American leadership team for the orphanage doing things like organizing future teams and assisting with the child sponsorship program.

After graduating from the Healthcare Studies program, I plan to continue to further my education at MUSC Medical School or Physician Assistant program. Attaining my advanced degree will enable me to have an even greater impact in Haiti.

Jeff Janecek

Graduated MUSC PA 2023

My name is Jeff Janecek, I’m 33, and I was born and raised in Summerville SC. I am a Radiologic Technologist. I graduated from Trident Technical College in 2012 and have worked at Roper St. Francis ever since. I married my wife in 2014 and our son was born in January of 2016. I was initially intimidated by the thought of completing my Bachelor’s degree while working two full-time jobs and parenting a 3-year-old. It has been much easier to balance than I expected. The Healthcare Studies faculty are very easy to communicate with and are understanding of our different life circumstances. The greatest advantage of the Bachelor’s in Healthcare Studies program is the online format which allows me to complete assignments in between my other responsibilities. After graduating from the Healthcare Studies program, I plan to pursue a graduate degree as a Physician Assistant through MUSC.

Justin Miller

Graduated MUSC EMHA 2021

I am from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, I have an Associate’s degree in Health Science from Horry Georgetown Technical College. I have worked in geriatric care for 8 years. I began working in assisted living communities as a caregiver directly after graduating high school. Working with resident’s hat suffer from Alzheimer’s or other forms of Dementia is my passion. Still involved in the assisted living community, I am now a Marketing Director. My job is to assist families with the often-difficult phase of life and it has been extremely rewarding. Seeing a weight of stress relieved from families that move into our community makes every day worth it.

I am currently pursuing a license as a Community Residential Care Facility Administrator where I will be able to direct an entire community to provide quality care. Knowledge obtained from the Healthcare Studies program has already helped me provide greater care and understanding for my facility and surrounding community. I hope to use my degree from MUSC to provide the Grand Strand area with outstanding geriatric care.

Rebecca Brewer

Graduated MUSC EMHA 2020

My name is Rebecca Brewer, I have worked in the health field for 20 years. I am currently a full-time chemotherapy mixing technician in Charleston SC. I hold a South Carolina Pharmacy Technician license as well as a National Pharmacy Technician Certification. I graduated from Trident Technical College in 2014 with an Associates of Arts and an Associates of Science in 2017. Through my years of working as a pharmacy tech, I found my passion working with cancer patients. I knew I needed to further my education to have an even greater impact on improving the quality of life of cancer patients. I began the Healthcare Studies program in Fall 2018.

Practicum Project-My practicum project is pre-and post-chemotherapy education to newly diagnosed cancer patients to positively impact their quality of life. By being able to provide a low-stress setting will ultimately help patients receive and fully absorb the information they need to know about their disease and its treatment.

After graduating from the Healthcare Studies program, I plan to apply to the Executive Masters of Healthcare Administration program at Medical University of South Carolina. With that degree, I hope to find a position as manager of an oncology practice.