Founded in 1824, The Medical University of South Carolina is one of the oldest medical schools in the southern United States. The institute has expertise in education, research and patient care as well as trains more than 3,000 students. The Medical University of South Carolina operates a 750-bed medical center, which includes a Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower and one of the leading Institutes of Psychiatry. It provides education in various fields, such as dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine and nursing, among others.