College of Health Professions News

Topping Out CHP D

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The ceremonial final beam covered with signatures lands atop the in-progress Health Professions D building. The six-story building, scheduled to open in 2026, will house education and research facilities. It’s the fourth structure for the college, a needed increase for a school that has seen a 37% increase in its student population over a five-year period.

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I Hope You Dance

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Beth Murphy, stroke survivor, shows power of determination to walk again after a stroke paralyzed her left side. This being just one of many obstacles faced since losing her husband years ago in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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Student Stories

PA rotations news

During their second year, PA students work with patients in a variety of settings. MUSC already offered rural rotations, but the new program expanded those options through the Physician Assistant Curriculum for Addressing Rural Mental Health Education and Support Program, also known as PA-CARES.

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Alumni Spotlight

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Chris Foley, a 2x MUSC College of Health Professions graduate, took a non-traditional path to pursue a career path as a perfusionist.

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Alumni News

Get the latest updates on College of Health Professions alumni and monthly messages from Dean Zoher Kapasi.

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CHP leaders and DJFF leaders hold a large check in a conference room. The DJFF logo is on a screen in the background

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.

OT students work with patient developing lifestyle skills

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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NIH Diversity Awards

June 03, 2024

2024 NIH Diversity Supplement Awards Give Young Research Scientists Opportunity to Explore New Career Paths

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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.

The MUSC Campus

Notice of Public Meeting

April 24, 2024

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

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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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Cristina Smith AOTA VP

March 04, 2024

Cristina Reyes Smith, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, was elected vice president of the AOTA Board of Directors.

HELP team at 50th post SCI celebration

SCI Month 2023

September 13, 2023

September is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month. MUSC’s HELP team celebrates caregivers who support those who need assistance.

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