Actors who portray patients face a new world of virtual medical exams

Eve Muller is a trained actor who portrays patients to give medical school students a chance to practice their doctor-patient interactions. Her job, commonly titled “standardized patient,” helps faculty test the students’ interpersonal skills as well as their Read More »

June 4th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

How protesters can protect their health

Recently the nation has experienced protests at a scale and duration not seen in decades. The act of protest has always carried risks: Under previous circumstances, demonstrators and community members have faced the possible dangers of violence, tear Read More »

June 3rd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Doctors across disciplines pull together for ICU readiness

Experts at Keck Medicine of USC have developed a training course for physicians across different specialities who have volunteered to serve as needed in the intensive care unit at Keck Hospital of USC during the first wave Read More »

June 2nd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Unsung hero plays critical role in COVID-19 infection prevention

Patients on the COVID-19 floor of Keck Hospital of USC recognize her friendly face. She’s not a doctor, nurse or therapist, but Maria Saravia is just as important to their care.

Saravia visits their room Read More »

June 2nd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

The Keck School secures millions for new research on the aging brain

Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are forging ahead with their research programs, Read More »

June 2nd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|