MUSC breaks ground on $175 million College of Medicine building

MORNING HEADLINES | The Medical University of South Carolina on Friday broke ground on a $175 million building that will be the first dedicated space for its College of Medicine.

“The new College of Medicine building is desperately needed to meet the demands for health care in our state and to train our students in the ever-increasing knowledge required to be a successful physician while maintaining the humanistic side – the compassion and empathy – that patients desire,” said Dr. Terrence E. Steyer, dean of the College of Medicine and vice president for medical affairs.

According to the school, the 186,000-square-foot facility, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2027, will include state-of-the-art features with places for students to learn, office space and a centralized place for support staff. Among its highlights:

Active-learning spaces
Large classrooms
Student study and relaxation spaces
Faculty/alumni commons
Offices
Wellness studio

In related news, MUSC also is looking at creating a West Ashley emergency care center at the site of an old Red Lobster restaurant near Citadel Mall.

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