Updates - Class of 2027
Bulletin - Week of April 21st to April 25th
NEW!
Therapy Dog Event
It was great to see all of you during our Therapy Dog event this past Tuesday!
We hope you enjoyed the company of our furry friends and had a paws-itively good time!
NEW!
Farewell Randy!
It is with mixed emotions that we provide this update regarding Randy Zuniga, Associate Director of Academic & Career Advising.
We wish him all the best in his new role as Inaugural Director of the Pre-Health Advising Program at Chapman University.
Randy has been a valued member of our Career Advising team for 2.5 years and enjoyed having him here. We appreciate his significant contributions and diligent work with our students, specialty advisors, and student affairs staff.
We wish Randy the best of luck on his last day at USC, knowing that he will do amazing things at Chapman University!
NEW!
Upcoming Events with USC Student Health
In conjunction with the LA Times Festival of Books, you're invited to Movie Night: Inside Out 2!
Thursday, April 24th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
An evening of relaxation and learning deep skills with Calm.
Student attendees at this event will each receive a gift including a 3-month subscription to the Calm app. Special guest at this event is Sophia Bush (actress, activist, director, podcaster, and producer).
USC Pardee Lawn at University Park Campus on Thursday, April 24 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NEW! Kidney Health is Community Health
Hosted by EMBARK Awareness, this event will feature the President of the American Kidney Fund, a number of Nephrologists, and a patient who will be sharing their experience.
Please view the flyer for more information!
Physician's Aid Funding Support
The Physician's Aid Association is a non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to helping Los Angeles County Physicians through anticipated temporary financial hardships.
For more information and to submit a request for Physician's Aid Funding, please click here.
Clerkship Compliance Reminders
Please review reminders below prior to starting your clerkships:
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Make sure to complete your LA General onboarding requirements (Contact: Colette Gauthier)
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Ensure that your USC Student Health requirements are up-to-date (Contact: Colette Gauthier)
Failure to update your USC Student Health compliance and/or LA General onboarding requirements will impact your ability to attend clerkships or electives.
For LA General & Keck Medical Center onboarding requirements, please review video below.
KeckCare Training
If you received an email regarding KeckCare Training completion, please make sure to complete the modules in a timely manner
Any questions can be directed to Colette Gauthier.
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(Spring 2025 Edition)
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LA General Guidelines
Please review important guidelines from LA General Medical Center regarding what to do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits their facility.
Disaster Relief Guide for
Immigrant Californians
This guide provides information about the types of federal, state, and local disaster assistance services available in the State of California.
Click on the image to see more.
UPDATED Resources
USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
USC Student Life
Trojan Food Pantry
(@ University Park Campus)
Important LEAD Updates
NEW! Shelf Support with LEAD
Students are encouraged to check-in with their assigned learning specialist about shelf exams and resources as needed.
Dr. Ranna Nash & Dr. Andrew Abayan
(students with last names A-L)
Dr. Melissa Lopez
(students with last names M-Z)
Reminder that Clerkship Resources & Subject Exam Study Guideline Sheet are available on LEAD's SharePoint.
You must log into SharePoint using your @usc.edu student account to access resources.
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: May 8th at 6 pm PCT
Have questions? Email Tobi Fishel at tfishel@usc.edu
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 278 734 7439 Passcode: Heron
REMINDER
Login to your systems
Please ensure to login to all Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems (ORCHID, Keck EMR/CERNER) every sixty (60) 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.
Lavender Sheet
MD Student Wellbeing resources
Please click on PDF icon below for more information.
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.
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!
Parking on Campus
Click here for additional information on how to purchase a parking permit with USC Transportation.
Questions can be addressed by contacting auxtrans@usc.edu.