MAGNIFY | Strengthen SOMC on Give 4 Garnet

First Class to the Next Generation: Celebrating 45 Years of Educating Health Leaders

For 45 years, the School of Medicine Columbia has grown from a single pioneering class into a community of six programs shaping the future of health care, research, and service. Your generosity has made that evolution possible. This Give 4 Garnet, we honor the MD Class of 1981 who set our course, and we invest in the students and future industry leaders who will carry it forward.

Mark your calendars for Give 4 Garnet and join us for a FREE

Alumni Happy Hour on March 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Savage Craft!

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GIVE AN EARLY GIFT OF $75 OR MORE FOR A COCKY BLOCKS SET

FOCUS | Anatomy of a Career: Jim Augustine

Fifty years on, School of Medicine faculty member Jim Augustine continues to lay a foundation of knowledge.

When Jim Augustine sees his personal physician, it’s also an opportunity to catch up with a former student. Same thing happens when he sees his ophthalmologist and his dermatologist.

That’s not surprising. Augustine has taught the vast majority of physicians who have graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine in Columbia. The neuroanatomy professor was among the school’s original cadre of faculty in 1976, and even after retiring from full-time service a few years ago, he continues to teach.

“They keep asking me, and our department chair has signed me up as a temporary faculty member for another year,” says Augustine, who is fast approaching the 50-year mark at the School of Medicine. “I’ve got my health, and I’ve always said if I’m healthy, I’ll do it." Click here to read full story.

AMPLIFY | Countdown to Alumni Weekend

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 Alumni Weekend, which brings ALL ALUMNI TOGETHER for milestone celebrations across our SOMC community, including the 45th reunion of our 1981 charter class, the Genetic Counseling program's 40th year, and MD reunions for classes ending in 1's and 6's.

Early bird pricing ends March 7

ILLUMINATE | Alumni Spotlight

CONTACT HOLLY JEFFERSON

Deadline to submit personal news is March 23.

BREAKTHROUGH | SOMC Latest Findings

Identifying Prenatal Care in Administrative Data

2026 Heart Health Experts List

Lingering Under the Radar

DISCOVER | Engagement Opportunities

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