Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Catalyst Program
The UofSC Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Catalyst Program resides within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, and is supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The program’s mission is to:
- Promote MCH education and research
- Inform policy
- Train diverse future leaders to improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families
- Expand the future MCH workforce

Certificate Program
The MCH Certificate of Graduate Studies is for students and professionals interested in increasing their MCH knowledge through curriculum that encompasses 6 core competencies. This certificate is achieved through the completion of 15 credit hours of MCH coursework and direct mentorship.

Scholars Program
The MCH Scholars Program is for current UofSC Arnold School of Public Health doctoral students who wish to gain funding for research projects that are maternal and child health focused.

Student Association
The Maternal and Child Health Student Association (MCHSA) is a student-run University of South Carolina organization built for undergraduate and graduate students interested in fostering their maternal and child health interests.
MCH Catalyst News
The MCH Catalyst Program is happy to announce the winners of the 2022 MCH Catalyst Poster Contest in collaboration with Discover UofSC
Undergraduate Winners 1st Place- $150 is awarded to Lauren McAbee– Evaluation of a device to detect neonatal hypothermia in a clinical setting in Ghana 2nd Place- $100 is awarded to Abigail...
Congratulations to the 2022 Epidemiology and Biostatistics Student Award Winners
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is proud to announce the recipients of their 2022 Student Awards. We would like to offer congratulations to our MCH Catalyst Graduate Scholar, Amanda Elmore, for being recognized as the winner of...