Women’s roles at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are as varied as the women themselves. From the announcement of the acceptance of female students in 1895 to the selection of the first female Dean of the College of Medicine in 2010, women have significantly influenced and impacted the direction of the Medical University. In their roles as faculty, staff, and students, these pioneers opened up the health professions and the field of scientific research to generations of females hoping to pursue careers in medicine and science.

" details the history of women at MUSC and highlights the work of notable women in the institution's history.

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, the longest serving director of nursing.)