Career Advising 8.22.2025

The following message below is being shared on behalf of alumni student Zoya, who is informing students about an information session from the Charles R. Drew University residency program:

Hello Keck MS4s!

My name is Zoya and I am a Keck alumnus. I am currently a psychiatry resident at Charles Drew University and I just wanted to pass along this flyer for our program’s information session on August 28th, 2025 at 5 PM PDT via zoom. Any interested medical students can scan the QR code to register. Here is the link

We are hoping to answer any questions about our program and give future applicants a chance to meet our residents and faculty.

Hope to see you there!

Interview Symposium

Saturday, September 27th 10am-12pm, on zoom

Thursday, January 8th 5-6 pm, in person, Mayer Auditorium, Rank Order List workshop (required)

The Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE) are in process. Students will be notified on a rolling basis when their MSPE is ready for review. All MSPEs will be available no later than mid-September. Transcripts will be uploaded by early September. Please meet with your specialty advisors to review your residency applications by September 15. Plan to submit your application by early/mid-September as many programs send out interview invitations as early as September 25.

ERAS Timeline – For Residency Applicants

Sept. 3, 2025 Residency applicants may begin submitting MyERAS® applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET.
Sept. 24, 2025 Residency programs may begin reviewing MyERAS applications and MSPEs in the PDWS at 9 a.m. ET.

Big Interview Medical
KSOM has partnered with BIM, an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence.

How To Register:
Step 1: Go to https://keck.biginterviewmedical.com and click “Register”.
Step 2: Enter your USC email address, name, and password, and click “Create my Account”
Step 3: Log in and start using Big Interview Medical.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns along the way! We are excited about your bright futures!

Emily Rose, MD
Assistant Dean for Career Advising
Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine

Mandy Garcia, ME
Director of Academic and Career Advising
Sam Lopez
Assistant Director, Academic & Career Advising

Taylor Paramo, BA
Student Services Advisor, Post-Clerkship & Electives