Keck School History
Starting as a county-hospital medical school in 1885, the Keck School of Medicine of USC has evolved as one of the nation’s leading medical institutions.
About Us
Training students to become citizens and leaders in healthcare is essential for the future
School Overview
Our students get real-world experience in patient care, serving one of the most vibrant and multifaceted communities in the world.
“For more than 131 years we have provided care to patients. No matter the obstacle, we will be here educating tomorrow’s physicians and providing exceptional patient care.”
Mission & Vision
We are dedicated to promoting health, preventing and curing disease, advancing biomedical research and educating tomorrow’s physicians and scientists.
Departments & Institutes
Our academic departments and research institutes form our organizational backbone, focusing on education, patient care and developing groundbreaking new treatments.
“Diversity, inclusion and equity are embraced at every level at the Keck School of Medicine. These key drivers are critical as we strive to achieve excellence in education, patient care and research.”
Leadership
We strive to lead by example by empowering faculty and administrative leaders who display across-the-board excellence.
Distinguished Activities
The Massry Prize includes a substantial honorarium, and 12 of its recipients have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize.
“I was attracted to the Keck School because of the opportunity to interact with patients from the first step and work with exceptional faculty members. At the end of the day, it’s all about the Keck School’s commitment to the patient experience.”
Community Outreach
Our community partnerships enable our students and faculty to improve the health and services of those in need in the surrounding community and the rest of the world.
Administrative Offices
The mission of our administration and finance offices is to provide a superb infrastructure for the programs of the Keck School of Medicine.
Visiting Keck School of Medicine
Our 79-acre campus is located three miles northeast of Downtown Los Angeles and seven miles from the USC University Park Campus.