Department of Family Medicine

The primary objective of the Department of Family Medicine is the education of medical students, physician assistants, residents, fellows, faculty and community physicians in the principles of family medicine. The department seeks to discover new knowledge that will contribute to the processes and outcomes of healthcare. The Department of Family Medicine also aims to improve the health of the population by providing high quality family and community oriented health care to our patients.

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Keck School of Medicine Wins National Program of Excellence Award for Family Medicine Interest Group

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) honored the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Family Medicine Interest Group on July 27 for its outstanding activities in generating interest in family medicine.

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More Upcoming Events

May 21

Keck Hospital Guild of USC Speaker Series and Luncheon

Pasadena, email for details

May 22

CTSI Research Ethics Forum

12:00pm-1:00pm

Aresty LG503/4

Jun 01

CME 35th Symposium: Thyroid 2013, Practical Solutions to Complex Clinical Problems

7:45am-4:05pm PT

The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles

Jun 03

Keck School of Medicine of USC Research Seminar Series

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Norris Research Towers Aresty Auditorium

Jun 08

Lung Cancer in 2013: Making Progress at USC

7:30am-2:30pm PT

Westin Pasadena, Madera Room 1st Floor, 191 N Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena

Jun 17 - 28

INTD 500: Responsible Conduct of Research Course

9:00am-11:00am

McKibben 156 (MCH 156)

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Study shows dual targeting of HER2 and HR-positive metastatic breast cancer improves survival rates

A new study from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center shows targeting both hormone receptors (HRs) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients significantly increased overall survival times.
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Deborah Fullerton tapped to lead USC Health Sciences PR and Marketing

Newly appointed associate vice president for USC Health Sciences Public Relations and Marketing and senior associate dean of the Keck School of Medicine will provide leadership to help grow and strengthen the visibility and reputation of the entire Keck Medicine enterprise.
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World Health Day LA promotes healthy hearts, bodies and minds

Los Angeles families are encouraged to put their hearts into health at annual expo center event April 6.
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Keck School of Medicine of USC ranking improves in U.S. News & World Report annual “Best Graduate Schools” edition

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) improved its ranking by three places in the 2014 U.S. News & World Report’s "Annual Guide to Best Graduate Schools."
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Keck Medical Center of USC offers new treatment for chronic reflux disease

Clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week offer additional evidence that a new device may help relieve chronic heartburn symptoms that standard treatment cannot. The Keck Medical Center of USC was one of 14 U.S. and European medical centers to test the device prior to its March 2012 approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Retinal implant wins FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Argus II retinal prosthesis system for use in the United States on Feb. 14, 2013.
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USC neurologist leads team that finds almost 8 percent of U.S. stroke survivors may have suicidal thoughts

Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves dead, according to a USC-led study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2013.
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