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Updates - Class of 2026
Bulletin - Week of February 10th to February 13th

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

 

Community Resources

  • Impacted individuals can apply for immediate and long-term federal relief. Here's how to apply:

    • Visit: disasterassistance.gov​

    • Call: (800) 621-FEMA (3362)

    • Relief includes temporary displacement assistance, $770 for essential personal items, and larger grants to help cover essential needs.

  • Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN), a nonprofit organization, has compiled available community resources throughout Los Angeles County.  Click here to view.

Additional Resources

  • 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.

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NEW!

AAMC Virtual Specialty Forum

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Hosted by the Careers in Medicine® program, the annual Virtual Specialty Forum aims to provide medical students -- especially those early in medical school (Y1, Y2) -- free and equitable access to learn about specialties.

During the live event, attendees can view resources; chat with residents, program directors, specialty representatives, and AAMC staff; and attend a presentation panel of physicians.

Information, resources, and recordings will be archived and accessible to registrants who are unable to attend during the scheduled time.

Click here for more information and registration link!

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

Resources

USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life

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USC Student Life

Trojan Food Pantry

(@ University Park Campus)

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NEW! STEP 2 Review Sessions!

Join LEAD & KPIP for a series of virtual Step 2 Review sessions. 

Click here for zoom link

Contact kecklead@usc.edu with any questions.

  • February 19, 2025: Liver/GI

  • February 26, 2025: Cardiology

  • March 5, 2025: Nephrology/Urology

  • March 12, 2025: OB/GYN

  • March 19, 2025: Pulmonology

  • March 26, 2025: Surgery

  • April 2, 2025: Pediatrics/Family Medicine

  • April 9, 2025: MSK/Ophtho/ENT/Dermatology

  • April 16, 2025: Biostats/General Tips

Submit Step 2 Practice Exam Scores to LEAD

 As you continue onward with your Step 2 journey, we ask that you submit your Step 2 practice exam scores to this qualtrics link, which is reviewed only by Drs. Nash and Lopez.

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NEW! Step 2 Updates from LEAD

 Be sure to bookmark Dr. Nash's Step 2 updates email (Sent on 1/21) and reference the Step 2 Q & A document by clicking on the image to your right. Connect with your assigned learning specialist (Dr. Nash or Dr. Lopez) for Step 2 questions/concerns.

Request a STEP 2 Mentor!

Interested in Step 2 mentorship from an MS4 student? Fill out this form to request a mentor.

 

Connect with your Learning Specialist (Dr. Nash or Dr. Lopez) if you have questions.

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NEW! Step 2 Registration Instructions

Registration instruction and information for USMLE Step 2CK can be found in the USMLE Bulletin for 2025 at this link.  

You will be registering through the NBME website.  You should not have to do a new certification of ID form like you did for Step 1, unless:

1. you have been on a leave of absence for several years, or

2. you did not provide permission on your Step 1 certification of ID form for NBME to use your USMLE ID in lieu of your signature for future registrations.

The registration fee is $680 and can be covered with financial aid.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to Teresa Cook if you have any questions. 

VSLO Recording

Please click here to view the Class of 2026 VSLO Presentation. Please refer to January 15th email from Cynthia Galvez for additional resources.

Questions? Cynthia Galvez, Clerkship Coordinator

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.

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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

AAMC VSLO Webinar Recording

In case you missed it, please click here to view the AAMC Student Training on VSLO.

Please be sure to log in to your VSLO account.

Please Review:

Important Messaging Regarding

Vaccination Requirements

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

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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.

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Are you a student or resident curious about Pediatric Anesthesiology?

 

Come bask in the warmth of Orlando and attend SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2025 (March 28-30)! Click on PDF to the right for more information

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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.

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.

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Schedule a LEAD meeting using Calendly

Students may now schedule meetings with Drs. Ranna Nash and Melissa Lopez using their respective Calendly links. 

 

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

  • Student name

  • Student USC ID Number

  • Date(s) Student Plans to Shadow

  • Name of Faculty Member Shadowing

  • 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.

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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!

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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.

Keck School of Medicine of USC

1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 103

Los Angeles, CA 90089-9020

Tel: (323) 442-2553

Fax: (323) 442-2663

medstuaf@usc.edu

 

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