Commencement 2018: New physicians urged to be curious, compassionate

Upon sending the newest group of healers into the world, the final instructions from the leaders of the Keck School of Medicine of USC were not about illnesses or treatments, but compassion, curiosity and humanity.

More than 150 doctor of medicine Read More »

May 14th, 2018|Announcements, Commencement, Commencement 2018, Keck Net Intranet|

Why I Choose USC: Cory Johnson, fourth-year medical student

For me, becoming a physician presents the opportunity to make a positive impact within my own community and the larger society within which we all live. My interest in medicine began when I was 11 years old. My father Read More »

May 14th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Nursing unit marks one year with no harm events

A nursing unit at Keck Hospital of USC recently was recognized by Keck Medicine of USC for its efforts and commitment to the elimination of preventable patient harm incidents and for improving the quality of patient care.

The nurses and staff Read More »

May 14th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Researcher to examine exercise’s effects on Latina breast cancer survivors’ health

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Latinas in the United States. Latinas also are twice as likely to experience other conditions that crop up, including insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome — a cluster of health conditions Read More »

May 14th, 2018|Announcements|

Commencement 2018: More than 17,000 receive degrees at main ceremony

When Siddhartha Mukherjee took the stage at the USC 2018 commencement this morning, he shared a tip with a new generation of Trojans.

“I wish someone had told me at my own commencement that the one and only requirement of graduation Read More »

May 11th, 2018|Announcements, Commencement, Commencement 2018|