School of Medicine ColumbiaAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia is training future generations of physicians, health care professionals and scientists while supporting the growing health needs of South Carolinians.
Educational programs at the School of Medicine Columbia take full advantage of the University of South Carolina’s status as the state’s only Tier 1 research university. Students receive a leading-edge, exemplary medical education from a school where interdisciplinary research and quality patient care initiatives transform medicine in real time.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Paul Toriello
Paul Toriello, assistant dean of clinical graduate programs, brings 30 years of experience in mental health counseling and academia to the School of Medicine Columbia. As a clinical professor in the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science, he leads initiatives to integrate technology into health care education and expand mental health services, preparing students to become professional caregivers.
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Clinical Practice Teaching Award winner: Dr. Sara Lindsey
Dr. Sara Lindsey, a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics, helps School of Medicine students prepare for bedside care by guiding them in the classroom and during their clinical rotations.
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USC partners with health systems and patients to address chronic illness care across S.C.
Health science researchers from the University of South Carolina are taking a new approach to address chronic health conditions and reduce patient hardships across the state.
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First renderings of USC's Brain Health Center unveiled
USC's Board of Trustees approved the first designs of USC's state-of-the-art center, which will serve as the hub for the university's Brain Health Network.
Leaders in Ultrasound Education
In 2006, the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine Columbia became the first in the nation to integrate ultrasound technology throughout a four-year medical curriculum. Ultrasound education provides students with a beneficial career advantage as it further enhances the quality of care patients receive.
Integrated Ultrasound