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College of Health Professions News

First Genetic Counseling Grads

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With the graduation of its first Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC) class, MUSC has more than doubled the number of trained professionals who can become certified genetic counselors in South Carolina each year. These graduates are entering a field critical to advancing precision health and personalized care. Learn more about how the MSGC program is "Changing What's Possible."

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Student Stories

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Meet Jesse Ausec, OTR/L, an occupational therapist and educator who's balancing a rewarding career with the pursuit of a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PPOTD) from MUSC. From fostering a vibrant learning community with diverse professionals to mastering work-life balance with a growing family, Jesse's journey is a testament to the support and flexibility that MUSC’s online PPOTD program offers.

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Alumni Spotlight

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As a student in MUSC’s BS in Healthcare Studies (HCS) program, Ashley Newton balanced working full time in a hospital lab, raising a child with complex health needs, and navigating school during a global pandemic. Since graduating in 2020, Ashley has earned her master’s degree and become a full-time faculty member at Trident Technical College—helping future health care professionals find their path, just like she found hers through HCS.

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Dysphagia Treatment

May 22, 2025

Janina Wilmskoetter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, College of Health Professions’ Speech-Language Pathology faculty, received a five-year NIH R01 grant totaling $2.2M.

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Transformational HRSA grant

May 05, 2025

Reflecting on the impact of a $3.25 million HRSA grant on Occupational Therapy Doctorate students and the medically underserved communities they serve.

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AI in Healthcare

April 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and health care is no exception.

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Notice of Public Meeting

March 07, 2025

The CAA invites public input about the accreditation process and the M.S. education program in SLP at MUSC.

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2024 DJFF Fellow

January 14, 2025

Matthew Husband, PPOTD student, named as the inaugural Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Direct Care Service Provider Fellow

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DJFF PPOTD Fellowship

September 27, 2024

A gift from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (DJFF) establishes a fellowship program that supports doctoral capstone work in the field of adult autism.

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Health Coach press release

September 27, 2024

The Medical University of South Carolina announces National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach Training & Education Program.

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Hybrid OTD ACOTE Approval

September 19, 2024

The MUSC Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program has received approval from the ACOTE for the substantiative change request to add a hybrid format.

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SPEAK OUT! Grant

May 29, 2024

MUSC's MS in Speech-Language Pathology program and MUSC Health, have been awarded a SPEAK OUT! Clinical Education Grant from the Parkinson Voice Project.

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USNWR Rankings 2024

April 09, 2024

In MUSC’s College of Health Professions, three programs achieved rankings in the top 10% of their categories.

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