Mission
Educate. Innovate. Serve.
Where Lifestyle is Medicine.
Vision
USC School of Medicine Greenville empowers the next generation of physicians through cutting-edge technology, interprofessional collaboration, innovative teaching, and transformational research. We strive to educate compassionate future physician leaders to deliver the highest quality patient care, enhancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve.
Values
- Accountability: We take ownership of our decisions, actions and outcomes, fulfilling our commitments to students, colleagues, patients, and the community.
- Belonging: We foster a culture where every individual feels respected and contributions are recognized and valued.
- Collaboration: We work together across departments and disciplines to continuously improve the quality of programs and increase operational efficiency.
- Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in all we do to transform education, research, and patient care.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas and technologies to advance education, research, and patient care and optimize organizational effectiveness.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical principles in all our endeavors, acting with honesty and fairness.
- Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and kindness, modelling professionalism in all interactions.
- Transparency: We commit to open communication to build trust and engage all stakeholders.
Strategic Plan 2026-2031
At the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (SOMG), we believe the future of healthcare begins with preparing compassionate physicians, advancing meaningful research, and partnering with communities to improve health. Guided by our mission and our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service, this strategic plan outlines how we will invest in our faculty and staff, strengthen our programs, and create opportunities that benefit learners, patients, and the communities we serve.
Our five strategic pillars represent the priorities that will shape our future. Together, they reflect our commitment to deliver an exceptional medical education, support the success and well-being of every learner, expand research and innovation, foster a culture of integrity and service, and build the resilient foundation necessary to sustain excellence and create lasting impact.
Pillar 1: Excellence in Medical Education Through Innovation and Integration
We prepare future physicians through an innovative, integrated medical education that combines scientific discovery with meaningful clinical experiences. By systematically improving our curriculum, expanding distinctive educational pathways, and fostering compassionate leadership, we equip graduates to meet the changing needs of patients and communities with confidence and excellence.
Strategic Goal 1:
Continuously refine an integrated curriculum to excel in the clinical learning environment.
Strategic Goal 2:
Increase opportunities for a three-year MD program to address SC's physician workforce needs.
Strategic Goal 3:
Develop signature areas of distinction beyond the core curriculum to meet evolving healthcare needs.
Strategic Goal 4:
Expand early clinical learning exposure in the pre-clerkship phase.
Pillar 2: Student Success and Wellbeing
We cultivate a learning environment where every student is supported academically, professionally, and personally. Through coordinated support services, accessible resources, and a culture that values wellbeing, we empower learners to thrive throughout medical school and build fulfilling careers in medicine.
Strategic Goal 1:
Strengthen a seamless student support ecosystem.
Strategic Goal 2:
Increase accessibility through Universal Design for Learning principles.
Strategic Goal 3:
Foster student success through ethical, data-informed support throughout their educational journey.
Strategic Goal 4:
Promote a culture of well-being, belonging, and resilience for students to sustain professional growth.
Pillar 3: Research Innovation
We create opportunities for discovery that advance knowledge, improve health, and enrich medical education. By investing in our people, research infrastructure, and collaborative partnerships, we will build a research enterprise that reflects our institutional strengths, including lifestyle medicine, and addresses the health needs of South Carolina and beyond.
Strategic Goal 1:
Lead research in lifestyle medicine to expand knowledge in prevention, whole-person care, and healthier communities.
Strategic Goal 2:
Invest in faculty, staff, and student scholarship to foster innovation, research opportunities, and academic excellence.
Strategic Goal 3:
Build research infrastructure, including data capacity, to support innovation and increase scholarly impact.
Strategic Goal 4:
Develop strategic research focus areas and collaborations across multiple sectors that expand our impact across South Carolina and beyond.
Pillar 4: A Culture of Integrity, Engagement, and Service
We foster a community where professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and service define who we are and how we work together. By investing in our people and strengthening our partnerships, we create an environment where individuals feel valued, inspired, and empowered to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Strategic Goal 1:
Promote professionalism, accountability, and a sense of belonging.
Strategic Goal 2:
Strengthen employee well-being and support systems.
Strategic Goal 3:
Deepen community engagement and service initiatives.
Pillar 5: Operational Excellence and Institutional Sustainability
We invest in the people, systems, partnerships, and resources that create a strong foundation for long-term success. Through thoughtful stewardship, modern infrastructure, and transparent leadership, we position the School of Medicine Greenville to advance excellence in education, research, and service for generations to come.
Strategic Goal 1:
Invest in modern facilities and infrastructure that support excellence in education, research, and student success.
Strategic Goal 2:
Expand philanthropy and cultivate enduring partnerships across South Carolina.
Strategic Goal 3:
Modernize a clear data governance structure to drive decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth.
Strategic Goal 4:
Strengthen communication, transparency, and organizational alignment across the school.