Keck School students garner awards and scholarship

A trio of students from the Keck School of Medicine of USC recently received awards for excellence in research and academics.

Fourth-year student Mariya Kalashnikova received a $10,000 Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship from the American Medical Association Foundation. The scholarship recognizes Read More »

September 17th, 2014|Announcements|

Family says new leads suggest missing USC student still alive

The family and friends of Derek Seehausen, a Keck School of Medicine of USC student who has been missing since Aug. 5, gathered on the Health Sciences Campus for a press conference on Sept. 12 to publicize the search and Read More »

September 17th, 2014|Announcements|

Borok elected to American Association of Physicians

Zea Borok, MD, professor of medicine and of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been elected to membership in the American Association of Physicians (AAP). The AAP is a professional organization that promotes Read More »

September 17th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC surgeon removes kidney tumor in outpatient robotic procedure

Keck Medical Center USC  is the first medical center in the world to use new robotic technology in an outpatient procedure for a kidney cancer patient.

Urologic surgeons at the USC Institute of Urology, part of Keck Read More »

September 17th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Congressman Becerra addresses health-care challenges

Xavier Becerra, representative for California’s 34th congressional district since 1993, addressed a capacity crowd at the Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Series on Sept. 3.

He provided a behind-the-scenes look at the Affordable Care Act, discussed national security concerns and responded to difficult Read More »

September 16th, 2014|Announcements|