Passionate about preventive medicine and quality health care, Sinthu Sathia Kumar knew what she wanted from her education: a 360-degree picture of public health. As an undergraduate at University of California, Irvine, she studied public health sciences and learned the … Read More »
Jeffrey Ryan Hill (Photo/Courtesy Jeffrey Ryan Hill)
Jeffrey Ryan Hill knew from a very early age that he wanted to go into medicine — orthopaedic surgery in particular. A lifelong athlete, Hill’s … Read More »
Growing up in the suburbs of Phoenix, Brandon Ortega would spend each summer at his grandfather’s ranch in Chihuahua, Mexico, the same way his father did. These annual visits, encouraged by his parents, taught him the value of hard work … Read More »
Wendy Hsiao always brightens up a bit before stepping into an exam room with a parent and child, which is initially what drew her to pediatrics. And knowing the work she is doing will impact the ability of children to … Read More »
Mishaun Sahebi first knew he wanted to pursue dentistry while a junior in high school.
“I fell in love with the artistic intimacy and mutual trust that developed between the dentist and the patient,” said Sahebi, who served as class president … Read More »
Hugo Partida was inspired to a career in health care by his mother.
“She worked really hard being a single mom, raising four kids and getting a bachelor’s degree in nursing,” Partida said.
After spending time researching potential health care careers and … Read More »
Kelsie Kaiser knew she wanted to be a physical therapist after shadowing a USC physical therapist during high school.
“The experience opened my eyes to the impact that a physical therapist can have,” Kaiser said. “A physical therapist not only improves … Read More »
Alicia Mendoza (Photo/Angela Lally)
For as long as she can remember, Alicia Mendoza has admired the work of Christian missionaries. In occupational therapy she found a career with similar attributes: provision of … Read More »
Joseph Christian Ungco (Photo/Heather Van Buren)
Joseph Christian Ungco, MA, has a clear vision for the profession’s future. Thanks in part to the occupational therapy doctorate degree he will receive May 12 … Read More »
Alison Cogan (Photo/Jenn Page)
Alison Cogan, MA, may be a civilian but she deeply appreciates the social and family life of military servicemembers.
Not only is her brother an active duty Marine, Cogan’s … Read More »
When Danielle Cortez accepts her doctorate of pharmacy at the 134th Commencement on May 12, her cheering section will include three of her biggest motivations for pursuing pharmacy school: Her three young children.
Throughout four years of pharmacy school, Cortez juggled … Read More »
On April 21, current and former residents and fellows of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Keck Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center came together for the 31st annual … Read More »
Increasingly, “big data” is changing the world around us. According to the PBS special, “The Human Face of Big Data,” we’ve processed more data in the past two years than we have in the last 3,000 years. In particular, considering the vast … Read More »
It’s one of those unfortunate ironies in health care: Often, those at greatest risk for serious illness are also least likely to have access to treatment or diagnosis options.
That’s especially true when it comes to lung cancer, which disproportionately affects … Read More »
A group of researchers has found that three siblings each born with cleft lip and palate share a common gene mutation associated with the birth defect.
The gene, intraflagellar transport 88 (IFT88), ensures transportation antennae (cilia) on embryonic cells travel to … Read More »
An international network of neurologists, geneticists and researchers led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC is cracking the human genetic code so that one day people could check their “brain health” in the same way they screen their … Read More »
Surveyors from the Joint Commission visited USC Norris Cancer Hospital in April, reviewing policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of safe patient care is being delivered.
Joint Commission surveys are data-driven, patient-centered and focused on evaluating care processes. Surveyors … Read More »
As a sponsor of the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, the Keck School of Medicine of USC provided more than 220 volunteer physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and medical students from throughout Keck Medicine of USC and Los … Read More »
Several dozen students presented some of their latest research projects recently as part of the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s annual Medical Student Research Forum and Poster Day.
The April 4 event included oral presentations from the Dean’s Research Scholars … Read More »
Students, faculty and staff were treated to a lunchtime recital hosted by the Keck Music Society recently. The March 20 event at Mayer Auditorium featured medical students and faculty members performing a variety of musical pieces for the audience.
The recital … Read More »