College of Health Professions Introduction

"With a 40 year history of educating students in South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in health professions education, intellectual discovery, service and research. Our College advances student learning and our educational programs through the recruitment and retention of nationally recognized faculty and outstanding staff, the appropriate use of advanced educational technology, by leading the nation in interprofessional education, by integrating scientific evidence into clinical practice, by strategically advancing cultural competence and diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs to better serve our students, our community, and the professions we represent."

- Lisa Saladin, PT, Ph.D.
 Dean, College of Health Professions

Administrative Officers

Lisa Saladin, Ph.D., Dean
James S. Krause, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research
Karen Wager, D.B.A., Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Emily Moore, Ed.D, Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs

Introduction
Established in 1966 as the School of Allied Health Sciences, the present College of Health Professions is the largest of the six professional colleges on the Medical University of South Carolina campus. Approximately 850 full- and part-time students enroll in baccalaureate and graduate health professional curricula each year.

Program diversity is the landmark of the college, offering entry-level programs providing opportunities in health management professions, patient treatment professions, and patient contact professions involving sophisticated cutting-edge medical technology. In addition, the college offers both on- and off-campus programs designed to prepare already credentialed health professionals for advanced clinical, or administrative roles. The college is dedicated to graduating health professionals who will not only excel in the provision of healthcare, but provide leadership in the changing healthcare environment.

Mission Statement 
The College of Health Professions seeks to achieve national distinction in Health Professions’ education, research and service.

As a college dedicated to educating a diverse range of health professionals, we benefit our students, the university, and community through our synergistic approach to creating new knowledge and expertise. Through interprofessional collaboration and innovation, we enrich the learning environment, increase our capacity to conduct research, and augment our ability to provide service.  We are a dynamic and responsive college that generates solutions and contributes to the overall health and well being of the citizens of our state and beyond.

Academic Departments 

Department of Health Professions 

Maralynne D. Mitcham, Ph.D., Department Chair

• Division of Anesthesia For Nurses
• Division of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Division of Occupational Therapy
• Division of Physician Assistant
• Division of Physical Therapy

Department of Health Science and Research

Steve Kautz, Ph.D., Department Chair

• Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Rehabilitation Science

Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management

James S. Zoller, Ph.D., Department Chair

• Master of Health Administration
• Doctor of Health Administration

Accreditation
Programs in the College of Health Professions receive accreditation by appropriate professional and educational accrediting agencies where applicable.

The following sections regarding policies and procedures may vary by program. Refer to the individual program section for specific information.