Department of Medicine Engagement and Excellence Council

Message from the Vice Chair for Faculty Engagement:

Aundrea S. Loftley, M.D.The MUSC Department of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and service. As the largest department in the institution, we strive to create an environment that respects and values the unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences of our faculty, staff, and trainees.

By fostering a culture that encourages growth and collaboration, we strengthen our ability to serve a wide range of communities effectively. Our shared commitment to innovation and compassionate care ensures that we continue to support the professional and personal development of every member of our department.

Together, we will build a workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and motivated to contribute to our mission of advancing medicine and improving lives.

Aundrea Loftley, M.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Endocrinology
Vice Chair for Faculty Engagement
Department of Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina


DOM Engagement and Excellence Council Leadership

Dr. Ben Clyburn 

Ben Clyburn, M.D.

Chairman, Department of Medicine

Matthew Backman 

Aundrea Loftley, M.D.

Vice Chair for Faculty Engagement

Gerard A. Silvestri, M.D., MS 

Gerard Silvestri, M.D., MS

Vice Chair for Faculty Development

Dr. Ashley Duckett 

Ashley Ann Duckett, M.D.

Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Brittany Pinckney 

Brittany M. Pinckney, BA, MHA

Faculty and Employee Engagement Coordinator


DOM Engagement and Excellence Champions

Matthew Backman 

Anbukarasi Maran, M.D.

Cardiology

Jyotika K. Fernandes, M.D. 

Jyotika Fernandes, M.D.

Endocrinology

Joseph Elmunzer, M.D. 

Joseph Elmunzer, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Chelsey Massey 

Chelsey Massey, DNP, MSN, BSN

General Internal Medicine

Nathalie Malcolm, M.D. 

Nathalie Malcolm, M.D.

General Internal Medicine

Leigh Vaughan, M.D. 

Leigh Vaughan, M.D.

General Internal Medicine (Palliative Care) 

Dr. Craig Lockhart 

Craig Lockhart, M.D.

Hematology/Oncology

Bianca Farley, M.D. 

Bianca Farley, M.D.

Hospital Medicine

portrait of Ruth Adekunle 

Ruth Adekunle, M.D.

Infectious Diseases

Zipporah Krishnasami, M.D. 

Zipporah Krishnasami, M.D.

Nephrology

Seniorita Lucas 

Seniorita Lucas

Pulmonary Critical Care

Dr. Denise Sese 

Denise Sese, M.D.

Pulmonary Critical Care

Deanna Baker Frost, M.D., Ph.D. 

Deanna Baker Frost, M.D., Ph.D.

Rheumatology