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Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

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About the department

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a busy and productive academic department within the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), emphasizing excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care. Our talented faculty is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care in the treatment of mental illness and addiction. 

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Patient Care

The Institute of Psychiatry (IOP) at the Medical University of South Carolina helps people of all ages overcome the impact of various problems. Patients at the IOP have access to the most promising and cutting-edge psychiatric intervention available.

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Education

Residencies, fellowships, and internships within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

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Research

Ranked 9th in the nation among departments of psychiatry in total research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is the single largest research department in the College of Medicine.

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Meet the Chair

Kevin M. Gray, M.D.

Contact Us

To schedule an outpatient appointment call 843-792-9162.

For admission to the Institute of Psychiatry call 843-792-9888 or 800-922-5250.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, established IOP patients can access their provider's virtual visit waiting room at IOPclinics.com.