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Keck School of Medicine of USC

Community

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Community Programs & Education

The Health Sciences Campus is located within one of the most dynamic and exciting communities in the world. We are rich in diversity across the spectrum — economically, ethnically, linguistically and in terms of gender, ability and health. The Keck School of Medicine of USC is committed to hearing, learning and fulfilling the needs of our community by engaging and empowering our neighbors. We understand how important it is to work together to improve health care in our neighborhood.

Partnerships ignite local impact

As a nexus for academic medicine, the Keck School of Medicine of USC fosters solutions for the biggest problems in human health through the traditional pillars of education, research and care. Its links to the communities living alongside USC’s campuses in Los Angeles — one of the most diverse cities anywhere — has led to local impact becoming its fourth pillar.

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The Keck School in the Community

Explore the ways that we partner with our neighbors to promote health, well-being and prosperity.

Youth Educational Programs

Neighborhood Wellness

Community Education

Research and the Community
Community Overview Video

Keck School in the Community: Listening, Learning, Leading

From street medicine to student immersion, the Keck School of Medicine of USC takes healthcare beyond clinic walls and into the heart of Los Angeles. This video showcases how proactive outreach, culturally tailored education, and health justice training are shaping the next generation of physicians while strengthening trust with diverse communities.

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Community Engagement News

Dr. Cecilia Perez (PhD, CCC-SLP) and workshop participants at the Los Angeles Public Library. (Photo Credit: Cecilia Perez)
Campus News

In Praise of Charlas: Cecilia Perez Brings Bilingual Workshops to the Los Angeles Public Library

May 22, 2025
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Press Release

USC medical school program helps drive primary care careers through community-focused training

Campus News

Surgeon for a Day: Middle-schoolers come to USC for early look at health care careers

Campus News

Claradina Soto, PhD, MPH, tackles youth vaping in Native American communities through community partnership

Igniting Community Impact

1.3 M

Community members reached through direct outreach and social and traditional media.

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Community-based agencies receiving evidence-based guidance.

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Active community partnerships.

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  • Kevin Tsao (kevin.tsao@med.usc.edu)