Service and Outreach

Street Medicine serves the homeless community by providing direct care on the streets and under bridges to the unsheltered and hardest to reach populations. All care is provided free of charge and delivered on-site, including dispensing medications and drawing blood for testing. Not only does Street Medicine offer care — often lifesaving care — but it also reduces costs for communities by addressing many health concerns before they intensify.

The USC PA Pathways Program empowers individuals from marginalized, educationally, and economically disadvantaged backgrounds by providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to various healthcare careers. Through structured support from USC Primary Care PA students, the program fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion, equipping participants with the tools to thrive in their education and future healthcare professions.

Medical students in our Primary Care Program do weekly nutrition and exercise classes for the community at the Wellness Center. They also do service opportunities with Homeboy Industries to help with tattoo removal.

Housed in the Department of Family Medicine, the NCEA provides relevant information, materials, and support to enhance state and local efforts to prevent and address elder mistreatment. It disseminates information to professionals and the public, and provides technical assistance and training to states and to community-based organizations.