College of Health Professions News

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."

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.

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.