Why I Choose USC: Andrew Rosales, first-year medical student

The decision to pursue a career in medicine was not a commitment I made at a young age, nor did I ever really comprehend the possibility of being a doctor. In fact, it was not until my second year Read More »

February 10th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Workplace stress can take a toll on your brain surgeon, too

When it comes to workplace stress, even doctors aren’t immune to its effects. For doctors training to become neurosurgeons, burnout is common, and certain workplace stressors — like unrewarding mentor relationships, difficult coworkers and not getting enough exposure to the Read More »

February 9th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Trauma, critical care collaboration with Chinese hospital earns acclaim

A hospital in China has received national recognition for its trauma and critical care, after joining physicians from Keck Medicine of USC to set up an American-style trauma center based on Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center.

Nanshan Hospital in Read More »

February 7th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Whittier Foundation’s small investment pays off in a big way

It’s not every day that scientists make a groundbreaking discovery that can save lives and jumpstart their careers.

But that’s exactly what happened to Pinghui Feng, PhD, a few years ago in his lab at the Keck School of Medicine Read More »

February 7th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Small molecule could make a big difference for arthritis patients

Will there come a time when a patient with arthritis can forgo joint replacement surgery in favor of a shot? Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of Read More »

February 7th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|