
Updates - Class of 2025
Bulletin - Week of February 10th to February 13th
NEW!
Rank Strategy Meeting Request Form
(Class of 2025 Residency Applicants ONLY)
Click here to view form
NEW!
Career Advising Office Hours Request Form
Contact Roland Rapanot if none of the times align with your schedule or if you need a meeting longer than 20 minuites.
Click here to view form
University and Community
Wildfire Resources
The fires of the last few days have been, and continue to be, incredibly difficult for many in our community. We are grateful to the many of you in our community who are supporting one another.
We would like to share some resources as this situation remains fluid:
University Resources
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The University is posting updates on www.usc.edu/emergency
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The University is monitoring air quality in the Los Angeles region for both the University Park and Health Sciences Campuses. To stay updated, please visit the Air Quality Index page on the USC Environmental Health and Safety website.
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Counselors are available to students through Counseling and Mental Health Services at (213) 740-9355 (WELL).
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If you are concerned about the wellbeing of a fellow student, contact Trojans Care 4 Trojans.
Community Resources
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Impacted individuals can apply for immediate and long-term federal relief. Here's how to apply:
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Visit: disasterassistance.gov
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Call: (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
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Relief includes temporary displacement assistance, $770 for essential personal items, and larger grants to help cover essential needs.
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Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN), a nonprofit organization, has compiled available community resources throughout Los Angeles County. Click here to view.
Additional Resources
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Click here for a guide on updated resources.
Important Note: Please, always evaluate organizations before you get involved. You can use online tools such as Charity Navigator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, or the IRS Tax Exemption Organization Search to verify their legitimacy. This allows you to ensure you are going to a reputable organization.
Most importantly, take care of yourselves and your families. The Office of Student Affairs is available to listen and address concerns by calling our office at (323) 442-2553.
Stay Safe.

Resources
USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life



USC Student Life
Trojan Food Pantry
(@ University Park Campus)

Materials: Rank Order List
(ROL) Workshop
Refer to an email sent on January 14th for additional resources/guidance relating to the Rank Order List (ROL) Workshop.
To-do:
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Complete SOAP Contingency Form
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Update interview survey.
NEW!
OPTIONAL Specialty SIG Leadership Meeting
Wednesday, February 12
1:30pm - 3:00pm
LC 104A
Meeting for Specialty SIG leaders and Faculty advisors to discuss SIG programming for the remainder of the academic year.
Click here to RSVP
Scholarship Opportunity:
ACMG Meeting
The Department of Translational Genomics is offering a scholarship opportunity to members of the KSOM community to cover registration or workshop fees forthe 2025 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, held on March 18 - 22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Click on the image on the left to access more information on this opportunity.

There continues to be divisiveness, strife, war, and climate collapse. That’s a lot to digest. Join Tobi Fishel, Ph.D. from USC/LA Gen GME Wellness on zoom as we gather to share concerns, fears, and how to move forward. One thing I do know is that a safe community is healing.
Topic: Monthly Support Circle for USC/Keck or LA Gen students, residents, attendings, staff, and faculty
Time: February 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, all at 6 pm PCT
Have questions? Email Tobi Fishel at tfishel@usc.edu
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 278 734 7439 Passcode: Heron
IMPORTANT Please Review:
Important Messaging Regarding
Vaccination Requirements

FYI: For more information on how to access Persinda for LA General health requirements, please review below.

Health Clearance Reminders at LA General
If you haven't done so, you will need to submit your health clearance application and supporting documentation online through Persinda, an online database within ORCHID.
The Office of Student Affairs has created a video with step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process. Please refer to the flyer below for instructions on how to access the video on Panopto.

Questions?

KSOM MD Student Wellbeing has updated their Lavender Sheet with self-care and wellbeing resources to assist you with your journey through medical school. Click on the PDF below to access the sheet.
Badge Buddy Cards

Pictured: Mistreatment reporting instructions.
Non-pictured side: Needlestick procedures
Need a badge buddy card? Drop by the Office of Student Affairs (KAM 100) Questions: medstuaf@usc.edu
REMINDER
Login to your systems
Please ensure to login to all Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems (ORCHID, Keck EMR/CERNER) every fifteen (15) days, regardless of use/necessity to maintain access.
It is recommended that you create recurring calendar reminders so that you do not experience any system access issues.
Contact Colette Gauthier with any concerns.


International Studies Elective
Students have the option of completing an international research elective or clinical elective abroad for academic credit during their fourth year of medical school. Click here for more info.
REMINDER
Schedule a LEAD meeting using Calendly
Please note that these meetings are optional and not required for M4's.
Students may now schedule meetings with Drs. Ranna Nash and Melissa Lopez using their respective Calendly links.
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Dr. Nash, KAM 106 | https://calendly.com/ranna-nash
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works with students whose last name starts with letters A-L
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Dr. Lopez, KAM 108 | https://calendly.com/melissa-lopez-3ezk
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works with students whose last name starts with letters M-Z
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Feel free to reach out at any stage in your journey!
Shadowing Faculty/Operating Room access
at Keck Medical Center
As a reminder, all students who wish to shadow Faculty or wish to enter the Operating Room at the Keck Medical Center must first be approved by the Office of Student Affairs.
Prior to submitting a shadowing request, student must first receive approval from Faculty they wish to shadow. Upon approval, students must submit a request by emailing Jane Huh the information below
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Student name
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Student USC ID Number
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Date(s) Student Plans to Shadow
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Name of Faculty Member Shadowing
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Department of Faculty Member
Out of respect for patients, staff, and the intense/confidential nature of the O.R., access can only be approved on a case-by-case basis. We cannot approve students for an unlimited amount of time.

Parking on Campus
Click here for additional information on how to purchase a parking permit with USC Transportation.
(Rotation/GAP Parking): You may purchase a parking permit for specific dates by visiting the USC Transportation Customer Service Center (KAM 120). Accommodations will be at Lot 71.
The cost of these permits for two weeks is $44.00. Should your permit request be for more than two weeks, you will be charged a prorated fee for additional days that are required.
Questions can be addressed by contacting auxtrans@usc.edu.

Did you know?
You can borrow a laptop with a charger and carrying case along with other helpful tools from USC Libraries!
Review the flyer and scan the QR code for more details!