USC Floyd School of Medicine Nurse Anesthesia Program

🌟 Pulse Check: Alumni Edition 🌟

💉 Van Huynh, DNAP, CRNA
🎓 Class of 2025
📍Astoria, Oregon

From the classroom to clinical practice, Dr. Huynh exemplifies the dedication, leadership, and excellence that define our alumni community. We are proud to celebrate her accomplishments and the impact she is making in the field of nurse anesthesia. Swipe through her interview to learn more about her journey as a USC SRNA, her desire to keep learning in her practice, and the advice she has for future CRNAs.

A huge congratulations goes out to Dr. Marcia Iszard on her recent election to serve nationally with the AANA! We’re proud to have her represent USC, South Carolina and the field as a whole in this capacity. 🗳️🏆

🗳️ South Carolina's Marcia Iszard, DNAP, CRNA, FNP-C, FNP-BC, FAANA, was elected to the AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology's Bylaws and Resolutions Committee!

A true leader, Marcia is poised to make an impact at the federal level, and we look forward to seeing her grow in this new role. 👏 Congrats, Marcia!

Every spring, our program selects two senior students to travel to a village in Honduras to provide anesthesia care where access is limited, but the impact is immeasurable.

In these remote communities, healthcare is not always a guarantee. For our students, this mission experience is more than clinical practice: it’s an opportunity to serve with compassion, adaptability, and cultural humility while delivering safe anesthesia care in resource-limited settings.

Medical mission work reminds us that anesthesia extends far beyond the walls of a hospital. It’s about meeting people where they are, advocating for equitable care, and using our knowledge to make a global impact.

We are proud to give our students opportunities that challenge them, inspire them, and remind them why they chose this profession in over anything else. 🌎✈️🇭🇳🩺



📸: Thank you to and .mcneil for representing our program in Central America this past March ♥️ we know you’ll carry this experience with you forever!

IT'S GRADUATION WEEK FOR THE CLASS OF 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣!

Check out this SOMC story featuring Cassidy Lindler, one of our Greenville SRNAs who will be walking across the stage in a couple days. 🎓

It's a busy week for the SOMC family, with hooding and commencement just days away! We continue our graduation features with Cassidy Lindler from our nurse anesthesia program!

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For us, May is full of both goodbyes and hellos! 👋 As we’re gearing up to celebrate the next graduating class of future CRNAs next week, we’re welcoming the incoming Class of 2029 when their first semester begins on May 11th.

Please say hello to the newest members of the USC DNAP Program; we’re so excited to have them join our family! 🤙🏽

Today, our DNAP c/o 2028 began their clinical rotations, proudly wearing branded scrub caps that USC Nurse Anesthesia alumni sponsored for each student. Many chose to write personal notes of encouragement for their students, further solidifying the Gamecock bond that sets us apart. 🤝

Thank you to our passionate graduates for honoring the legacy that has shaped our program and empowering our students to carry it forward. 💪

Best wishes to the Class of 2028 as you begin this next chapter - you have a whole army of support behind you! 🫶

Recognizing Marcus Wilson, DNAP, CRNA: Member of the USC DNAP Class of 2024, currently practicing at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Thank you for all that you do and being so willing to precept SRNAs!

Why did you choose anesthesia?
I decided to go into anesthesia because I love being able to take care of and give all my attention to one patient at a time, as well as the challenge of getting a patient safely through an entire case. The variety of cases performed, depth of knowledge needed, and the number of procedures we get to do makes everyday a different adventure.

What is your favorite part about precepting/teaching SRNAs in the OR or clinical setting?
My favorite part of precepting SRNAs is being able to impart a small piece of knowledge that they may potentially carry with them the rest of their careers. Watching them grow into more confident, capable providers over the course of a month-long rotation is something I really enjoy watching, it never gets old.

CRNA Week is a time to celebrate the dedication, expertise, and impact of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who serve patients and communities every day. The University of South Carolina’s Nurse Anesthesia Program is deeply thankful for the CRNAs and faculty who consistently go above and beyond for the profession and for our students. Their commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and mentorship shapes the next generation of nurse anesthetists. Through leadership, advocacy, and unwavering support, they elevate both the profession and the learning environment. We are grateful for their passion, resilience, and daily contributions that make a lasting difference in healthcare and in the lives of our students. Happy CRNA week ☺️

Future Gamecock CRNAs Start Here 🐔🤙💉

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the USC Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, admissions, and what sets our graduates apart.

Email [email protected] with your date preference to register. 📧