New doctors train by serving L.A.’s underserved in first-of-its-kind Street Medicine residency track
Caring for unhoused people offers key lessons to Family Medicine interns at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
USC Michelson Center celebrates 3 state-of-the-art research facilities
The grand opening ceremonies celebrate the latest cutting-edge facilities at the center, which brings together researchers from the university’s engineering and medical schools and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Living Donor Program From Keck Medicine of USC is a Win-Win
The shortage of organs for transplants is an issue for patients. Living donors are one key. Another: Helping them get healthier to ensure successful outcomes for the donor and the patient.
Campaign aims to double Health Sciences Campus’ footprint, research portfolio, President Folt says
In her second 2022 State of the University speech, the president reiterated her priorities of expanding the scope and scale of Keck Medicine of USC, while highlighting the accomplishments of the university’s health sciences community.
New medical school dean brings integrity, collaborative spirit to taking on health’s toughest challenges
Carolyn Meltzer sees Keck School of Medicine of USC as uniquely positioned to lead the health care innovation with its academic excellence and diverse urban community.
Dexter Holland, lead singer of The Offspring, added to med school commencement plans
COMMENCEMENT 2022: The performer — who holds three degrees from USC, including a doctorate in molecular biology — will deliver the commencement address to PhD, master of public health and master of science graduate students.
Keck School of Medicine of USC continues its rise in NIH rankings
Eight departments at the medical school rank in the top 10 in National Institutes of Health funding in their fields, an increase from six departments last year.
Veteran TV journalist Ann Curry to deliver Keck School of Medicine of USC medical students’ commencement address
COMMENCEMENT 2022: The Emmy Award-winning journalist is a former NBC News network anchor and international correspondent.
Carolyn C. Meltzer named dean of Keck School of Medicine of USC
The radiology expert has held top leadership positions at the Emory University School of Medicine and led a successful career in medical research and education.
Steve Shapiro brings a big-picture approach to medicine at USC
USC’s top doc envisions the university as a role model for health equity and academic excellence.
Student-led task force promotes racial justice at Keck School of Medicine of USC
More than 60 students and faculty are tackling initiatives like developing an anti-racist guide for use in preparing course materials and increasing outreach to prospective students from Black and Latino communities.
Chanita Hughes-Halbert to advance cancer equity at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
A nationally recognized leader in cancer prevention and minority health research, she has dedicated her career to reducing the disparities in cancer outcomes that affect patients from underrepresented communities.
When COVID-19 vaccinations began, the USC community sprang into action
From day one of distribution to today, Trojans have been delivering vaccines to hard-hit communities, volunteering at mega-sites and ensuring that hundreds of thousands of shots get into arms.
Steven Shapiro named first USC senior vice president for health affairs
The physician-scientist will bridge clinical and research efforts, a collaborative approach designed to improve care.
Preventive medicine expert brings a passion for health equity to USC
Before joining USC’s Department of Preventive Medicine, Jeffrey Klausner spent decades serving public health on a global scale, specializing in infectious and sexually transmitted diseases.
6 Keck School of Medicine departments make top 10 in NIH funding nationally
The school’s ophthalmology department is again ranked No. 1 among medical schools in the country.
Funding backs a new generation of tools for computational neuroimaging
The grant, which provides up to five years of funding, will help develop computational tools to make neuroimaging both more powerful and more useful.
50 years of keeping ‘the flame of the healing relationship alive’
“Introduction to Clinical Medicine” — one of the first programs of its kind in the U.S. — reminds medical students why they’re going through this rigorous training.
Medical school volunteers help those in need during COVID-19
Keck School of Medicine students and faculty formed the COVID-19 Advocacy Group to better assist the elderly, domestic violence victims and asylum detainees.
Health Sciences Campus to serve as a voting center for the 2020 election
The voting center — at 2001 N. Soto St. — will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Parking will be free.
Nancy E. Warner, 97, pioneer for women in academic medicine
The physician, pathologist and teacher was the first woman chair at USC’s medical school.
G. Denman Hammond, 97, founding director of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
The emeritus professor of pediatrics was influential in the establishment of the cancer center.
Keck School of Medicine of USC adds health justice to medical student curriculum
The Physician-Citizen-Scholar curriculum will be implemented in fall 2021 with the Class of 2025.
Mackenzie Postel’s years of USC excellence — and her voice — earn recognition
The doctoral candidate at the Keck School of Medicine is pursuing her third degree at USC and looking for her big musical break at the same time, even if she has to audition from a hospital bed.