Family Medicine Clerkship
Mission Statement
The mission of the Keck School of Medicine of USC Family Medicine Clerkship is to provide a unique learning environment for medical students to explore preventative, acute and chronic care for patients of all ages and understand the role of a family physician in comprehensive healthcare.
“As a family physician, I love caring for patients at all stages of life to help keep them well and mange a wide variety of illnesses while having the opportunity to concentrate in my areas of interest. No matter what specialty you decide to pursue, you will find a piece of it in Family Medicine. The Family Medicine Clerkship offers the possibility of exciting and inspiring you on your path to becoming the doctor you want to be.”
– Katherine Gibson, MD
Katherine Gibson, MD
Clerkship Director
Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine
The Family Medicine Clerkship is a six week ambulatory, primary care experience. Students work alongside their preceptors during patient care activities.
Because of this unique experience students often enjoy a close, collegial relationship with their preceptors and gain significant autonomy with their patients.
Schedule
Week 1: Orientation Week: on campus for a variety of interactive didactic sessions (days and times vary between rotations based on USC and faculty schedules)
Weeks 2-5: Students work full-time in a pre-approved family practice with board certified family physicians
Week 6: Students return to campus for a wrap-up session and final exams on the last Thursday and Friday of the rotation
Contact Us
USC Keck School of Medicine
1975 Zonal Ave., KAM B33
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(323) 442-1325
Fax: (323) 442-3332
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday; evening appointments are available
Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine
Clerkship Director
Lena Kirakosian, FNP-C, MSN
Instructor of Clinical Family Medicine
Medical Student Educator
Nathalia Pastor
Clerkship Program Coordinator
katherine.gibson@med.usc.edu
(323) 442-1325
lena.kirakosian@med.usc.edu
(323) 442-1325
nathalia.pastor@med.usc.edu