Class of 2028

LEAD Updates – Week of 01.19.26

January 16, 2026

AOA Clerkship Office Hours
Join this AOA-led office hour to learn more about Clerkships, which will also feature breakout rooms according to your first rotation. Breakout sessions will not be recorded. Submit questions here: https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JHGjBStM1RfYhw

Date: Wednesday, 2/4
Time: 5pm – 5:50pm
Location: https://usc.zoom.us/j/94729479148
See the Elentra post here. A recording will be posted to SharePoint the following day. (USC login required to access LEAD’s SharePoint).

ANKI in Clerkship Masterclass
Join KPIP tutors in a virtual discussion about all things ANKI and Clerkship. Submit any questions you may have at this link: https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JHGjBStM1RfYhw. In addition, you’re welcome to reference this student-created “KPIP Guide to Anki and the Anking Deck for Med School.”

Date: Tuesday, 2/10
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93588176095
See the Elentra post here. A recording will be posted to SharePoint the following day. (USC login required to access LEAD’s SharePoint).

How to Access the Desktop UptoDate for Anki Add-on
Super-charge your study habits with the UpToDate® for Anki Add-on and take your flashcards to the next level. Choose topics that include introductions to conditions and necessary background to contextualize subjects for students.

Submitting Step 1 Practice Exam Scores
Practice exam scores must be submitted to this Qualtrics survey.

Step 1 Folder on SharePoint
Use this link to access additional Step 1 materials and learner resources. (USC login required – be sure that your browser is using your @usc.edu email to access this link).

Assigned Learning Specialists
Dr. Andrew Abayan works with students whose last names begin with A – L | Schedule a meeting here
Dr. Melissa Lopez works with students whose last names begin with M – Z | Schedule a meeting here

Request a KPIP Tutor
You may request a KPIP Tutor using this link. Be sure to schedule a meeting with your assigned learning specialist to discuss the request.