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 2024, 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 2024-25. 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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Cardiologist Nicholas Amoroso, M.D., and cardiothoracic surgeon Nicolas Pope, M.D. 

MUSC Health first in US to implant new device for the heart disease TR

Cardiologist Nicholas Amoroso, M.D., and cardiothoracic surgeon Nicolas Pope, M.D., were first in country to implant experimental treatment device for tricuspid regurgitation.

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MUSC plays key role testing new treatment for ATTR-CM, serious condition affecting heart

Cardiologist Daniel Judge, M.D., led the U.S. sites involved in the final phase of research that led to approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

Dr. Jay Brzezinski and Dr. Andrew Schreiner 

Andrew Schreiner, M.D., Appointed Jay Brzezinski, M.D., General Internal Medicine Endowed Chair

Bill Moran retirement celebration 

Dr. Bill Moran Retires after 19 Years at MUSC

Dr. Cassy Salgado 

New Vice Chair for Wellness

DOM 2024 Awards Day Group Photo 

DOM 2024 Awards Day Ceremony and Highlights

Education

Dr. Brzezinski and residents

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

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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