Department of Medicine announces retirement of Bill Moran, M.D.

Please join the Department of Medicine in celebrating the remarkable career of William “Bill” Moran, M.D., Distinguished University Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, who retired on September 30, 2024. Dr. Moran's 39-year career in internal medicine has been distinguished by leadership, dedication to medical education, and impactful research in geriatrics, chronic disease management, and health policy. Over his 19 years at MUSC, he has been instrumental in advancing clinical services, research, and education within the division and beyond. In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Moran will be honored with a professor emeritus title.

Dr. Moran received his medical degree from Georgetown University in 1985, followed by a geriatrics fellowship and a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology at Wake Forest University, where he served in multiple leadership roles, including as a Robert Wood Johnson faculty scholar and Chief of General Internal Medicine. Prior to Wake Forest, he provided care at a community health center in Boston and served with the National Health Service Corps.

Since joining MUSC in 2005 as Division Director of General Internal Medicine, Dr. Moran’s leadership propelled the division forward. As the McKnight Endowed Chair in Genetics, he exemplified a dedication to academic medicine that has left an enduring legacy.

As a passionate educator, Dr. Moran has taught extensively in health policy, evidence-based medicine, geriatrics, and chronic disease management within the Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency program, and the PA program. In his role as Co-Director of the Academic Generalist Fellowship Program, he championed faculty development, mentoring numerous junior faculty members—many of whom have risen to leadership positions. His dedication extended beyond the classroom, fostering collaborative funding and research that has strengthened MUSC's academic community.

In clinical practice, Dr. Moran concentrated on geriatric care and chronic disease management. He led the transformation of MUSC practices as patient-centered medical homes and established the University Internal Medicine combined faculty-resident practice with a special focus on Sickle Cell care. Under his leadership, three new sections were created within the division: Health Systems Research and Policy, Palliative Care, and Geriatrics. He also played a central role in the development of the Palliative Care and Geriatrics fellowship programs and oversaw the significant expansion and eventual transition of the Hospital Medicine section into a new division.

In addition to his academic and clinical work, Dr. Moran’s research focused on health disparities (including access to care for underserved populations), local health system changes to support physician decision-making and interdisciplinary care, and geriatric care. Throughout his career, he secured funding and served as a principal investigator and co-investigator on numerous projects. Nationally, he held leadership roles in the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), including a term as president (2014–2015) and as chair of the health policy committee.

Dr. Moran’s career has left a lasting impact on MUSC, the field of internal medicine, and the countless individuals he has served. We wish him the very best in this well-deserved next chapter.