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College of Graduate Studies
Graduate instruction in the basic sciences was offered for the first time in 1949, with programs in
anatomy, chemistry, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. A program in microbiology was added the
following year. The first master of science degree was conferred in 1951. The first doctor of philosophy
degree was awarded in 1952. A committee focused on graduate studies managed graduate training programs
until 1965, when the School of Graduate Studies was formally organized as the fourth branch of the
University (joining Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing). Graduate programs in biometry were initiated in
1970, molecular and cellular biology and pathobiology in 1978, pharmaceutical sciences in 1982, and
environmental sciences in 1994.
Board of Directors
Membership and Dues
News & Upcoming Events
Awards & Recognitions
Volunteering Opportunities
Continuing Education
Links
Board of Directors (2007 - 2008)
President: Dr. Donald L. Wilbur ('74)
Members-at-Large: Dr. Carol J. Lancaster ('74)
Graduate Student Alumni Council President: Adrian Spoul
Ex-Officio Member:
Dr. Perry Halushka, Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Elizabeth B. Waters, Executive Director, Alumni Affairs
Membership and Dues
Alumni of the College of Graduate Studies represent those individuals who have
completed at least one of the past or present academic programs (see below) of the College of
Graduate Studies or a masters level or doctoral programs in basic sciences previously
administered by the College of Medicine but now a part of the College of Graduate Studies.
Any graduate of an accredited graduate program in one of the health disciplines may apply
for consideration as an associate member of the Graduate Studies Alumni Association.
Dues for associate members are the same as those stated below.
Programs within the College of Graduate Studies currently include:
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with concentrations in:
- Biometry and Epidemiology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Physiology and Neuroscience
Master of Science in Clinical Research
Doctor of Philosophy with concentrations in:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biometry and Epidemiology
- Cell and Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology and Pathobiology
- Nursing, PhD
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physiology and Neuroscience
Annual dues are $20 per year. Life member's dues are $400.00, payable in a lump sum or in annual
installments of $80 per year over a period of five years.
Attention New Graduates: The most recent graduating class receives one year's complimentary
membership in the Alumni Association. After this first year, please be sure to join your
alumni colleagues in supporting the student projects, recognition programs and
other activities sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Questions about your dues should be directed to Anna Skipper at (843) 792-4276 or via e-mail at
skippera@musc.edu.
News & Upcoming Events
Annual Golden Grads Induction and Anuual Program
May 15-16, 2008
Classes of 1958 and before.
Award Luncheon hosted by President Greenberg. There will be a Golden Grads dinner and participation in MUSC commencement
activities. Class of 1958 of all colleges will be inducted into MUSC Golden Grads Association.
Please watch for maillings or call the Alumni Office at (843) 792-7979 or (888) 202-9306, toll-free, for more information.
MUSC Student Research Day and Career Workshop Activities for Alumni
Participants are sought each fall for activities sponsored by the College of Graduate Studies Alumni Association in
conjunction with MUSC Student Research Day. On the first Friday in November, graduates of the College of Graduate serve
on teams with faculty judges to review student entries in the various prize categories of MUSC Student Research Day.
The following morning, the Alumni Association sponsors a career workshop with alumni panelists who provide "real life"
information and experiences to help current students make informed choices regarding future educational and employment
opportunities. Organizations with which MUSC alumni are employed are also invited to send representatives to speak with
students during the workshop or to provide information to be handed out regarding current employment opportunities. Please
contact Betsy Waters in the MUSC Alumni Office at (843) 792-7979, (888) 202-9306 toll-free, or by e-mail to
watersb@musc.edu for additional information.
Awards & Recognitions
2006 Student Research Day Visiting Alumni
Dr. Jill E. Abell '06
Dr. Terra C. Gibbs '01
Dr. Lori L. Hudson '05
Dr. Kristy K. Johnson '98
2006 Student Winner of the Alumni Association's Kinard-Gadsden Award
Amanda Galloway
Volunteering Opportunities
Alumni volunteers are needed to assist College of Graduate Studies students who are completing their
educational program at the Medical University of South Carolina and preparing to seek employment or
additional training in their disciplines. A directory of alumni whom students may contact for career
advice is being updated. This information will be available on-line through the College of Graduate
Studies' special student careers web site.
If you can help with this important project and have not updated your participation within the past
year, please use the on-line alumni biographical update form to send your current contact information
with the MUSC Alumni Office for the directory for students. In the "I would like to share information…"
space at the bottom of the electronic form, please indicate your interest in participating in the
student career directory and advise of any restrictions on how students should contact you. If you
prefer students to contact you in a certain way (i.e., only by e-mail, etc.), please note this in the
same area. We will publish only the desired contact information in the directory for students.
The directory will be updated periodically, so please be sure to send address changes to the Alumni
Office as needed if you are a volunteer mentor for students.
The web address for the electronic update form is:
http://alumni.musc.edu/online/update.htm
Continuing Education
Continuing education opportunities can be explored through the MUSC Continuing Medical Education office.
To learn more, visit their Web site.
You can also contact the MUSC Continuing Education office toll-free at 1-866-637-6835 to get information on any MUSC supported continuing education activity.
Links
College of Graduate Studies Web site
Provost’s Academic Updates
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