CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees convened for their regular committee sessions and board meeting on August 9 and 10.
During the meeting, the board elected Charles W. Schulze as the new chairman and W. Melvin Brown III, M.D., as vice chairman. Schulze, a member since 2002 and former chairman, represents the 3rd Congressional District, while Brown, who joined in 2018, represents the 6th Congressional District.
The board approved the university and health system budgets for fiscal year 2025, with a total operating revenue budget of approximately $7.1 billion.
“Our growth as an academic health system has been remarkable, and last year was no exception,” said Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., MBA, FACHE. “We are grateful for the board’s approval of the budget this year because we know it will enable us to continue to provide access to outstanding health care across South Carolina as we continue to grow.”