The January 2025 edition of the “Florence Feature” newsletter from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia Florence Regional Campus highlights upcoming events and showcases current student-led research projects. Notably, the Florence Leadership Academy is scheduled for January 28, followed by CV Workshops on January 29, encouraging students to prepare their curricula vitae and complete specialty advisor forms. The newsletter emphasizes the diverse range of research projects undertaken by students under the mentorship of faculty members. These projects cover topics such as Antimicrobial Stewardship, Segmental Arterial Mediolysis, Parsonage Turner Syndrome, Treatment of Pediatric Dog Bites, Human Donor Milk Storage, and the impact of COVID-19 on conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Asthma, and Rhinosinusitis. 

The publication also highlights the pivotal role of Dr. Marwan Elya, the Director of Medical Student Affairs, in connecting students with valuable research opportunities. Through close collaboration with attending physicians, students gain hands-on experience and mentorship, enhancing their medical education. A testimonial from MK McGregor, Class of 2025, reflects this collaborative spirit, detailing their experience working with Dr. Elya on a case presentation that earned first place at the Florence Research Symposium and was also presented at Discover USC.