Program Overview

Program Overview

The College of Medicine admits approximately 180 students each year into the MD Degree Program. Students are awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree upon their completion of the college's academic and professionalism requirements. Two years of foundational pre-clerkship instruction, one-year of core clinical clerkship instruction, and one year of advanced clinical clerkships and clinical elective rotations comprise the four years of educational effort leading to the MD degree. An accelerated track offers a select number of eligible students the opportunity to complete their degree in three years and join one of the participating residency programs at MUSC. A parallel clinical track at the MUSC AnMed Clinical Campus offers accepted students the opportunity to complete a comparable, primary-care focused clinical curriculum (year 3 and year 4) in a community-based setting.

Accreditation

The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine MD program received full accreditation for an eight-year term from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in 2021.

Curriculum

The MD Degree Program curriculum, instruction, and assessment are built upon the program objectives, the COM Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs).

Program Structure

• The program consists of four years of educational effort leading to the MD degree.
  • Two years of foundational pre-clerkship instruction
  • One year of core clinical clerkship instruction
  • One year of advanced clinical clerkships and clinical elective rotations
• An accelerated track is available for eligible students to complete their degree in three years.
• A parallel clinical track is available at the MUSC AnMed Clinical Campus for a primary-care focused clinical curriculum.

Faculty and Mentoring

All students are taught, mentored, and supervised by MUSC faculty members.

Assessment and Evaluation

The Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement is responsible for assessing and evaluating the MD Degree Program.

Student Life

The College of Medicine offers various resources and opportunities for student life, including Pathway Resources and Impactful Mentoring and Engagement (PRIME).

Research and Innovation

The College of Medicine is involved in various research initiatives and offers opportunities for students to participate in research projects.

Institutional Information

The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is committed to academic excellence and professionalism. The college has a strong focus on research, innovation, and community engagement.