2024 Archive

2024 Archive

Two young boys draw with sidewalk chalk on a sunny day.

USC health science researchers play critical role in first-ever S.C. pediatric cancer report

September 04, 2024, Laura Morris

A new report led by the state Department of Public Health provides a comprehensive look at the burden of childhood cancer in the Palmetto State over the past 25 years. University of South Carolina health science researchers played a critical role in developing the report; additional partners include the South Carolina Children’s Hospital Collaborative and the South Carolina Cancer Alliance.

Topics: Faculty, Research, Health Sciences, Leadership, Medicine (Columbia), Medicine (Greenville), Arnold School of Public Health

Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray appointed two-year dean for School of Medicine Greenville

June 26, 2024, Dana Woodward

Beginning July 1, 2024, Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray will serve as dean of the School of Medicine Greenville. Dr. MacGilvray is currently the senior associate dean for academic affairs at SOMG and brings decades of leadership as well as clinical experience to her new role.

Topics: University Leadership, Medicine (Greenville)

School of Medicine Columbia student celebrates during the 2024 Match Day event

Medical, pharmacy students match for residencies, shape future of health care

March 22, 2024, Laura Morris

More than 200 Gamecocks learned where they’ll work as resident pharmacists and physicians during national Match Day events on March 13 and 15.

Topics: Students, Faculty, Academics, Experiential Learning, Health Sciences, Medicine (Columbia), Medicine (Greenville), College of Pharmacy

Ross Lordo smiles in front of Greenville buildings

Student body president turned OB-GYN brings public health mindset to patient care

February 27, 2024, Rebekah Friedman

Since graduating from medical school, former student body president turned OB-GYN Ross Lordo has been making meaningful connections with patients in Greenville.

Topics: Alumni, Medicine (Greenville), Arnold School of Public Health, South Carolina Honors College

Marjorie Jenkins in classroom wearing white coat

A different kind of dean at a different kind of medical school

February 23, 2024, Megan Sexton

The School of Medicine Greenville, led by Dean Marjorie Jenkins is committed to educating and producing a new type of physician, offering a technologically advanced medical school environment, and addressing an ongoing shortage of doctors in a rapidly growing state.

Topics: Faculty, University Leadership, Academics, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences, Leadership, Careers, Medicine (Greenville)

Male medical provider uses pointer on model of human heart neat to female medical provider holding clipboard.

2024 heart health faculty experts list

February 09, 2024, Gregory Hardy

February is American Heart Month. The University of South Carolina is home to many faculty members who are available to offer their expertise in cardio care and research.

Topics: Faculty, Research, Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, Medicine (Columbia), Medicine (Greenville), College of Nursing, Arnold School of Public Health

A mock victim is carried on a stretcher during a Disaster Day training session.

At School of Medicine Greenville, Disaster Day puts students to the test

January 10, 2024, Gregory Hardy

Disaster Day is an annual professional development event at which Greenville-area emergency workers, first responders and School of Medicine students tend to volunteer victims in a simulated emergency.

Topics: Experiential Learning, Partnerships, Service, Careers, Medicine (Greenville), Carolinian