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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Cristina Smith AOTA VP

March 04, 2024

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

2023 Faculty Staff Awards

December 19, 2023

Annual Faculty and Staff Awards December 18, 2023.

Making History

March 08, 2023

Patty Coker-Bolt is a highly respected Professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

Dr. Angela Mund at the 2022 AANA Conference with other attendees and Dr. Michelle Ballister

Angela Mund AANA President

August 24, 2022

Dr. Angela Mund begins her term as the president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

Leadership Award

July 06, 2022

Cristina Reyes Smith, OTD, OTR/L, assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Therapy is selected as one of the top 50 women leaders in South Carolina.