When Reem Itani, a 28-year-old resident in pediatrics living in Chicago, learned she had a brain tumor, she was distraught — but not for the obvious reason. Her endocrinologist told her the tumor was “MRI-negative,” meaning it didn’t appear on … Read More »
As a sponsor of the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, the Keck School of Medicine of USC provided more than 250 volunteer physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physician assistant and medical students from throughout Keck Medicine of … Read More »
After months of hard work, 27 students from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School gathered at the annual Bravo-USC Science and Engineering Fair to present their original research projects. Competition comingled with camaraderie, as the young scientists vied for awards … Read More »
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital opened the doors to its new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on March 21, officials announced. The 3,100-square-foot, level II NICU is composed of six private suites, each one equipped with state-of-the-art medical … Read More »
Victoria Marx, MD, an interventional radiologist at Keck Medicine of USC, has been appointed president of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) for 2018–2019. Marx will leverage her expertise in image-guided … Read More »
I learned at a very young age the power that lies in serving others. Throughout my life, my family, my mentors and my peers have fostered in me a strong sense of responsibility to my community. I chose to … Read More »
Sofia Gruskin, JD, MIA, has been appointed director of the USC Institute for Global Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC Interim Dean Laura Mosqueda, MD, announced in … Read More »
The Keck School of Medicine of USC has appointed Donna Elliott, MD, EdD, as vice dean for medical education and chair of the Department of Medical Education, effective June 1. In her … Read More »
Newly released rankings place the Keck School of Medicine of USC among the top graduate schools in the nation. The Keck School ranks No. 32 in research by U.S. News & World Report in their 2019 Best … Read More »
In order to share why I chose USC, I must first explain why I decided to pursue occupational therapy. Though it has many different definitions, I have defined OT as beautiful disruptions. It goes without saying that life is not … Read More »
The Keck School of Medicine of USC’s newest generation of doctors learned where they will begin the next chapter of their careers, and their lives, as residents during the much-anticipated Match Day celebrations on March 16.
Nearly 160 future physicians gathered … Read More »
By 2050, America’s nationwide population will resemble the current makeup of Los Angeles — a much more diverse range of backgrounds. But to date, the majority of genomic data used for studies of disease has been skewed toward Caucasians — … Read More »
The Keck School of Medicine of USC has achieved the highest level of accreditation available to a medical school in the United States by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME), the U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body for medical … Read More »
Life’s a beach for public health student Jonathan Robinson—literally. The moment the San Clemente surfer plunged into the frigid Pacific to pass a lifeguarding test at age 17, his passion became his profession.
An elderly woman races to pick up her ringing landline.
“Hello?” she says.
“Grandma!”
“Bill?”
“Yeah, it’s Bill,” the caller says in an urgent voice. “Listen, don’t tell Mom and Dad, they’ll be so mad at me. But I’m in Mexico and got caught … Read More »
Do the effects of the Daylight Savings switch seem to linger all year long? You’re not alone.
According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Health Index, more than four in 10 Americans had their daily activities significantly impacted by poor or … Read More »
USC is once again the No. 2 school in the United States to major in public health, according to new rankings compiled by College Factual, a higher education research firm.
The ranking refers to the … Read More »
Siddhartha Mukherjee, a physician who has redefined public discourse on human health, will deliver the main address at USC’s 135th commencement ceremony May 11.
Mukherjee is best known for his 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of … Read More »
Retain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by following five simple rules. Some of the tips are scientifically proven, while others show promise but require further investigation.
1. Mediterranean diet — MAYBE
Healthy eating can delay aging … Read More »
The Keck Medicine of USC Specialty Pharmacy has earned Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) Accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy, effective March 1, 2018 to March 1, 2021, administrators announced recently. URAC is the independent leader in promoting health … Read More »
