Medical University of South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a public medical school located in Charleston, South Carolina. It is one of the oldest continually operating schools of medicine in the United States and the oldest in the Deep South. The school's main building was designed by Charleston architect Albert W. Todd.
Pronunciation
Medical University of South Carolina: /ˈmɛdɪkəl juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv saʊθ kærəˈlaɪnə/
Etymology
The name "Medical University of South Carolina" is derived from its location and its focus on the medical sciences. The term "university" comes from the Latin universitas, meaning "a whole". The term "medical" comes from the Latin medicus, meaning "physician". "South Carolina" is named after King Charles I of England.
Related Terms
- Medical school: An educational institution that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons.
- Charleston, South Carolina: The city where the Medical University of South Carolina is located.
- Albert W. Todd: The architect who designed the school's main building.
- Deep South: The region in the U.S. where the Medical University of South Carolina is located.
See Also
- List of medical schools in the United States
- Education in South Carolina
- Healthcare in South Carolina
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical University of South Carolina
- Wikipedia's article - Medical University of South Carolina
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