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

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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DJFF PPOTD Fellowship

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

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

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

Student Stories

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

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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NIH Diversity Awards

June 03, 2024

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

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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Angie Blue

February 03, 2023

Angie Blue, a stroke survivor at the age of 36, has seen a major milestone in her recovery after participating in a research program at MUSC.

NIH Diversity Supplement

December 12, 2022

Jenna Blaschke and Adam Baker have each been awarded NIH Diversity Supplement Awards while working with Dr. Na Jin Seo on hand function study for stroke

Making History

March 23, 2022

College of Health Professions honors Aiko Thompson during Women's History Month as a woman making history

A female research participant is part of a stroke recovery study at the College of Health Professions

NIH Research Funding

April 09, 2021

The college is ranked fourth nationally for FY2020 research awards

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