Office of Communications & Marketing

The Office of Communications and Marketing is responsible for enterprise communications that encompass:

  • Enterprise Brand Development and Strategy 
  • Enterprise Campaigns and University Communications
  • Public Affairs, Media Relations and Presidential Communications 
  • MUSC Health Marketing Campaigns 

Infographic labelled MUSC by the numbers. MUSC is the only comprehensive academic health system in South Carolina. 200 years of service from 1824 to 2024. 2.46 million patient encounters annually. 169,000 patients in value-based care contact. 16 hospitals, including owned and governing interest, with 5 more in development. 2,744 licensed hospital beds. More than 750 care locations. Statewide health system serving all 46 counties with 1 of 2 national Telehealth Centers of Excellence. Employee demographics: 22 percent of leaders are under-represented minorities (URM). 77 percent of workforce identify as female. 30 percent of workforce identify as racial or ethnic minority. 31,539 total people, including faculty, physicians, researchers, employees, care team members, contract employees, and affiliates. 3,189 students. The Medical University: 6 colleges. 954 residents and fellows. 42 degree programs. University hospital rated number 1 in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report. More than 7.1 billion dollars total enterprise operating budget. More than 10.1 billion dollars current estimated economic impact. 395 million dollars in research funding. 1,369 clinical trials. 33 products in market. 55 active faculty startups. 595 United States and international patents. NCI-designated cancer center.