About the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care

Professor

Research Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Professor

Dr. Ben Clyburn is a nationally recognized leader in graduate medical education and clinical teaching, currently serving as Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine. In his role as chairman, Dr. Clyburn oversees the clinical, education, and research programs of the department, which consists of 10 divisions and is the largest at the MUSC College of Medicine.

A faculty member since 1997, Dr. Clyburn has played a transformative role in shaping internal medicine education at MUSC for over two decades.

During his career at MUSC, Dr. Clyburn has held numerous leadership roles, including Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency; Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Medical Staff; Associate Dean for GME-Faculty Development; Vice Chair for Graduate Medical Education; Senior Associate Dean for GME and CME; and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for GME. He was appointed Chair of the Department of Medicine in 2021 after serving as Interim Chair in 2020.

He has served on the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee for the U.S. FDA and served eight years on the ACGME Review Committee for Internal Medicine. Dr. Clyburn is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and an engaged member of national organizations such as SGIM and APDIM. He currently holds the Boyle Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine, supporting his continued work in education and geriatric care.

A respected mentor and educator, Dr. Clyburn has received multiple awards including the Golden Apple Award, the Michael E. Assey Award for Outstanding Teaching, and ongoing recognition in Best Doctors in America.

A graduate of MUSC (M.D., 1989), Dr. Clyburn completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at Wake Forest before holding faculty and leadership roles at the University of Texas Medical Branch University of Texas, Galveston prior to joining MUSC.

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Dr. Kimberly Davis is the Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care at MUSC, where she also serves as Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine. A nationally recognized leader in academic medicine, Dr. Davis has made significant strides in clinical care, education, and healthcare informatics throughout her 27-year tenure at MUSC. Since joining MUSC in 1997, she has held numerous leadership roles across the institution and currently serves as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Informatics Medical Director for MUSC. In 2024, she was appointed the Allen H. Johnson Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine.

A leader in clinical innovation, Dr. Davis helped establish University Internal Medicine (UIM) as a core continuity clinic for internal medicine residents, now serving over 43,000 outpatients annually. She spearheaded UIM’s certification as one of MUSC’s first Patient-Centered Medical Homes and launched the Rapid Access Clinic for same-day employee care. In informatics, she has overseen the successful implementation of Epic and led clinical quality improvement initiatives as Associate CMIO. As Clinical Vice Chair, she has driven improvements in operations through Project Management Oversight Committees across divisions.

Dr. Davis is a recipient of multiple honors, including the University Outstanding Clinician Award, Department of Medicine Teaching Award, and MUSC Distinguished Faculty Service Award. A committed educator and leader in the American College of Physicians, she has helped organize the SC Chapter’s scientific meeting since 2001 and has contributed extensively to academic literature and conferences.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Goldstein is an experienced internal medicine physician with over 25 years in clinical practice, leadership, and medical education. Originally from Pennsylvania, she began her career at Penn State Health in Hershey, where she held several key roles, including Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine and Chief Medical Officer. She is deeply committed to quality care, medical education, and improving patient outcomes.

In 2022, she relocated to South Carolina and served with the VA Healthcare System as Chief of Medicine and later as Deputy Chief of Staff. Her clinical focus includes managing complex medical conditions and providing comprehensive, long-term care.

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Professor

Professor

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport Shreveport, LA
Residency: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Assistant Professor;
Section Head, Adult Palliative Care

Assistant Professor

MUSC, 
Categorical

Research Assistant Professor

Residency: Anesthesia, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Associate Professor;
Director, Section of Health Systems Research and Policy

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Research Assistant Professor

Residency: Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Assistant Professor

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

General Internal Medicine (Palliative Care) 

Clinical Associate Professor

Research Assistant Professor

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