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OneMUSC Strategic Plan

We’ve set bold goals.

We set exceptionally high expectations because you deserve nothing less. Within the next 20 years, we expect MUSC to rank among the nation’s top 20 academic health systems and for South Carolina to be among the top 20 states for health outcomes.  

Top 20 academic health systems in the nation within 20 years
Top 20 states for health outcomes within 20 years

The outcomes we aim to achieve.

Over the next 20 years, MUSC is committed to improving the health and well-being of South Carolinians while strengthening our position as one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.

Academic Health System Aspirations

MUSC is committed to advancing excellence across every pillar of an academic health system while strengthening our national reputation and impact.

Education Excellence

Achieve top-tier national rankings and demonstrate exceptional student success.

Research Excellence

Become a top 20 academic health system in research impact.

Innovation Excellence

Position MUSC and South Carolina as national leaders in innovation-driven economic development.

Faculty Excellence

Advance globally impactful scholarship and academic leadership.

Care Experience Excellence

Deliver an exceptional, equitable, and patient-centered care experience.

Health Outcomes for South Carolina

We are committed to improving the long-term health and well-being of communities across South Carolina through measurable outcomes and statewide impact.

Maternal, Infant & Child Health

Improve overall maternal and infant health outcomes.

Cancer

Reduce cancer mortality rates across South Carolina.

Chronic Disease

Reduce stroke mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and end-stage kidney disease rates.

Behavioral Health

Improve overall mental health outcomes statewide.

Health & Wellness

Improve overall health outcome rankings and life expectancy across South Carolina counties.

Focus areas that guide our growth:

Empower Healthy Communities

To empower healthy communities, MUSC will:

  • Exceed patient and family expectations
  • Collaborate to expand access to education, research and patient care
  • Improve outcomes and eliminate health disparities.

Drive Innovation and Health Transformation

To drive innovation and health transformation, MUSC will:

  • Accelerate preeminence in key areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences and precision health 
  • Double funding to create new knowledge and scientific discoveries 
  • Embrace transformative changes in health care, clinical trial enrollment and learning 
  • Stimulate South Carolina’s economy through innovation. 

Reshape the Future Workforce

To reshape the future workforce, MUSC will:

  • Cultivate a culture of engagement and exemplary experience 
  • Adopt a well-being plan that helps us thrive 
  • Enable our people to develop and grow professionally 
  • Anticipate and meet workforce demands. 

Stories of Innovation, Impact and Influence 

See our strategic plan in action.