Andrew Schreiner, M.D., Honored with the Jay Brzezinski, M.D., General Internal Medicine Endowed Chair

The Department of Medicine and the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care are thrilled to announce the appointment of Andrew Schreiner, M.D., MSCR, as the inaugural holder of the Jay Brzezinski, M.D., General Internal Medicine Endowed Chair.

Dr. Schreiner was honored during a special investiture ceremony on November 12, 2024, attended by family, friends, colleagues, and generous donors.

Endowed Chairs represent one of the highest academic honors a university can bestow, recognizing faculty for their exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service. The Jay Brzezinski GIM Chair was established to honor Dr. Brzezinski's legacy as a professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and his unwavering commitment to clinical and educational excellence.

Dr. Schreiner is a distinguished educator and mentor dedicated to shaping the future of internal medicine. He has significantly advanced MUSC’s academic mission by developing innovative programs in ambulatory care, personal finance for medical residents, and scholarship skills.

As an exemplary primary care physician, Dr. Schreiner provides outstanding patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings while maintaining an active clinical practice.

A skilled researcher, Dr. Schreiner currently serves as principal and co-principal investigator on numerous studies. His research funding includes a R03, a VA Office of Rural Health Innovation Project, a VA Charleston Health Equity and Rural Outreach Innovation Center (HEROIC) Pilot project, and a (K23) grant from the NIDDK to develop a clinical decision tool aimed at helping primary care physicians recognize and treat chronic liver disease in its early stages. He is currently a research mentor for the National Cancer Institute’s “Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award” (K08).

Being named the inaugural chairholder of the Jay Brzezinski, M.D., General Internal Medicine Endowed Chair acknowledges Dr. Schreiner’s exceptional leadership in education and clinical care. This honor will empower him to further elevate MUSC’s mission of academic excellence, clinical innovation, and mentorship, while continuing Dr. Brzezinski’s legacy of nurturing the next generation of internal medicine physicians.

“I am deeply honored to be named the Jay Brzezinski, M.D., Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine,” said Dr. Schreiner. “In this role, I will strive to uphold Dr. Brzezinski’s exemplary standards in education, mentorship, research, and clinical care.”

Dr. Schreiner joined MUSC’s Division of General Internal Medicine faculty in 2014 and currently serves as an associate professor of medicine. He is also a core faculty member in the ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency program within the Department of Medicine. In 2019, he received the Jay Brzezinski, M.D., Clinician Educator Endowed Professorship, further solidifying his role as an educational leader.

The Department of Medicine extends its heartfelt gratitude to the donors whose generosity made this endowed chair possible. Your support empowers MUSC to attract and retain exceptional talent, ensuring the continued success of the department and university.