Updates - Class of 2028
Bulletin - Week of November 4th to November 8th
POSTPONED Specialty SIG Showcase!
The Annual Specialty SIG Showcase will be postponed to a future date. Stay tuned for more details!
NEW! Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
(Day of the Dead)
NEW! Graduate Student Campus Accessibility Survey
NEW! A Deep Dive into
The Mexican Day of the Dead
NEW! 2nd Annual LASER Stroke Rehabilitation Workshop
Learn about emerging stroke rehabilitation treatment strategies, new developments in motor learning, and post-stroke recovery patterns from leading experts in the field!
Registration and Parking are both free!
Saturday, November 23, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
UCLA Franz Hall, Room 1178
Click here for more information!
NEW! AANA Future Scope: Introduction to Arthroscopy and Orthopedics Program
This full-day didactic and lab component program focuses on introducing underrepresented minorities in medicine to arthroscopy and orthopaedics during their first and second year of medical school. AANA will bring experts to the podium and to the scope to demonstrate an Orthopaedic Surgeon’s Day, pathways to success and available opportunities.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Johnson & Johnson Facility
Irvine, California
Click here for more information!
Questions? Alex Andryk, alex@aana.org
NEW! USC Keck Headache Center
Migraine Walk/Run
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Start time: 9:30am
Woodley Park
Van Nuys, California
USC Keck Headache Center is hosting the 7th Annual Miles for Migraine Walk/Run LA event!
Event registration is free (click here), and the program encourages donations or fundraising activity by the teams.
When registering, please select the options below to USC Headache Program as the beneficiary if you choose to donate.
NEW! Postdoctoral Wellness, Mental Health Inclusion, and Neurodiversity Seminar
NEW! Please Review:
Important Messaging Regarding
Vaccination Requirements
Flu Vaccine at Pappas Quad
USC Student Health will be hosting a Flu vaccine campaign at Pappas Quad on the following date/time:
Monday, November 4th (11:30am - 1:00pm)
As a reminder, the flu vaccine is a required component of annual health clearances for all students at USC Student Health and LA General Medical Center. USC Student Health will have flu badge stickers available. If you need one, make sure to bring your badge!
Please complete and bring with you the Flu Consent Form, provided on the PDF icon to the right.
The vaccine is covered for students enrolled in the USC Student Health Insurance Plan. Students not on the plan will be required to pay $20.00.
Questions? studenthealth@usc.edu
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
Redesign: AAMC's Loan Repayment, Forgiveness, and Scholarship Database
This database has been modernized and re-platformed to streamline content and enhance functionality. This is a free, searchable database that serves as a resource for you as you seek state and federal loan repayment, loan forgiveness, and scholarship opportunities.
You can access the database directly by visiting www.aamc.org/FIRST/programs
AAPM&R Annual Assembly
The American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is hosting their Annual Assembly, which is a gathering of thousands of physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians in San Diego, California from November 6 - 10.
Click here for more information!
Town & Gown Scholarship!
Southern California residents may qualify for $10,000 to $15,000 in merit scholarships per year!
2025 - 2026 Application Period:
July 15, 2024 to November 15, 2024
Click the PDF image for more information and application!
U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program
The HPSP offers:
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Full tuition coverage for 3-4 years
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A $20,000 signing bonus
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A monthly stipend of $2,278 for living expenses.
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Additional funds for books, equipment and other educational materials.
To Qualify:
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Minimum GPA of 3.2 and MCAT score of 500 or higher.
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Be a U.S. Citizen
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Be under 42 years old at the time of graduation.
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Hold a Baccalaureate degree
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Be accepted or verified in an accredited medical school
Please click the image to view more information.
Essex South District Medical Society Annual Scholarship
Are you a resident of the State of Massachusetts with a desire to return and practice there?
This scholarship is for you! Click the PDF image for more information!
Apply for an NIH Loan Repayment Programs Award!
Applications for the NIH Extramural LRP are now open through November 21, 2024. By applying, you could receive $100,000 in repayment of your qualified educational debt over a two-year award period.
For more information, explore the LRP website and watch the overview video below.
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.
Summer Ethics Program for Medical Students & Residents
FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Medical program. FASPE Medical is a fully-funded, two-week summer program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership.
Click button below for more information:
Important Updates from LEAD!
NEW! KPIP Newsletter: IMS-III
KPIP tutors assemble newsletters for each content block. These newsletters provide advice, resources, and a calendar of upcoming KPIP sessions. Click the envelope on the left to view!
Reach out to Dr. Lopez to connect with a KPIP tutor.
Monday, November 4
5:00pm - 7:00pm
https://usc.zoom.us/j/96870745618
A recording of this review session will be available on Panopto and LEAD's SharePoint by November 5.
NEW!
KPIP Review Session: IMS-III
NEW!
KPIP Office Hours: IMS-III
Wednesday, November 6
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Want to connect with your Learning Specialist? Schedule a meeting with Dr. Nash (last names A-L) or Dr. Lopez (last names M-Z) at your earliest convenience.
Academic Support with LEAD
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!
Instructions for Panopto
All students are automatically enrolled in Panopto and given access to the videos from their respective class years.
The easiest way to access Panopto is through Elentra.
Look for the Year 1 Lectures link under the quick links section.
Students can also access Panopto directly by logging in to
https://keckmedia.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Auth/Login.aspx?support=true
and making sure to choose to sign in to Shibboleth NOT Panopto.
Parking on Campus
Semester Permit
On-campus parking is available by purchasing any permit available here (you will need to create an account prior to purchase). Once you purchase your permit, you will receive one parking permit for the academic year, charged in two installments (per semester).
Contact
Please contact auxtrans@usc.edu should you have any questions or concerns regarding this process.