Dr. Jyotika Fernandes and Endocrine Neoplasia team

Department of Medicine

The MUSC Department of Medicine combines excellence in clinical care, innovation in research, and best-in-class training to advance the next generation of physician leaders. In 2025, the department’s programs continue to be ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2025-26. With more than 300 faculty and 200 residents and fellows distributed over 10 divisions, we are the largest department in the MUSC College of Medicine. 

News and Announcements

Learn about the latest news and events in the MUSC Department of Medicine.

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Department of Medicine Secures Major NIH Grants to Advance Liver Disease, Lupus, Digestive & Pulmonary Research

New NIH grants in the Department of Medicine will drive innovation in liver diagnostics, lupus genetics, digestive health, and pulmonary research.

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MUSC Faculty Awards celebrate excellence

The 2025 Faculty Award honorees were recognized at the annual James W. Colbert Lectureship & Faculty Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, August 12.

Drs. Patrick Flume and Kathleen Brady 

Bringing the benefits of clinical research within reach for all South Carolina communities

With $26.5 million in new funding, SCTR will clear the way for the translation of research breakthroughs into clinics and communities.

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2025 Awards Ceremony Highlights and Honorees

Congratulations to the DOM faculty, trainees, and staff who were honored for their outstanding achievements in patient care, education, and research during the past year.

2026-27 IM Chief Residents Blog 

Announcing the Internal Medicine Chief Residents for 2026 – 2027

Meet the Internal Medicine Residency Program's Chief Residents for 2026-2027.

Match Day 2025 College of Medicine 

Match Day 2025

Get to know the 37 exceptional medical students who will join the MUSC Department of Medicine for residency training in 2025.

Education

Dr. Brzezinski and residents

Educational opportunities are multiple, with an outstanding core residency program, and fellowship programs in all subspecialty divisions.

Train with Us

Research

Dr. Betty Tsao in lab

The department is home to world-renowned research centers and specialized programs in which investigators collaborate to make research discoveries that will positively impact the world’s health care.

Explore Our Science

Patient Care

Dr. Silver with patient

The MUSC Department of Medicine has a long-standing reputation for excellence in patient care. Multiple Departmental programs are currently ranked as the best programs in the state of South Carolina, and in the region.

Patient Care Services