{"id":2623,"date":"2026-07-08T21:01:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/?page_id=2623"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:45:17","slug":"student-affairs-information-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/student-affairs-information-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Affairs Information and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n                                          \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--anchor-links  advgb-dyn-d41d8cd9\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--anchor-links\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n      <h2>\n          Student Affairs Information and Resources\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n                      \n      <div class=\"links-container\">\n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#accommodations\"\n    >\n        Accomodations\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#awards\"\n    >\n        Awards\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#disability-insurance\"\n    >\n        Disability Insurance\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#dual-degrees\"\n    >\n        Dual Degree Programs\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#educational-technology\"\n    >\n        Educational Technology\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#financial-aid\"\n    >\n        Financial Aid\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#jury-duty\"\n    >\n        Jury Duty\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#lc\"\n    >\n        Learning Communities &amp; Lounges\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#lead\"\n    >\n        LEAD\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#name-change\"\n    >\n        Name Change\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#OSA\"\n    >\n        Office of Student Affairs\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n              \n            <\/div>\n\n          \n          \n                              <div class=\"column\">\n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#parking\"\n    >\n        Parking\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#research\"\n    >\n        Research\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#room-reservations\"\n    >\n        Room Reservation &amp; AV Services\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#student-organizations\"\n    >\n        Student Organizations\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#tech-requirements\"\n    >\n        Technology Requirements\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#tech-standards\"\n    >\n        Technical Standards\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#transcripts\"\n    >\n        Transcripts and Enrollment Verifications\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#basic-needs\"\n    >\n        USC Student Basic Needs\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#wellbeing\"\n    >\n        Wellbeing\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n                                                    \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n\n<a\n  class=\"link \"\n  href=\"#badge-replacement\"\n    >\n        ID Badge\/Access Card Replacement\n    <\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                  \n                \n              \n            <\/div>\n\n          \n          \n        \n      <\/div>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"accommodations\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>ACCOMMODATIONS PROCEDURES<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) prior to or during the first week of class attendance or as soon as possible when a need for an accommodation has emerged. OSAS will work with the Technical Standards Committee to arrange for reasonable accommodations. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to provide documentation verifying accommodations in a timely way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:osasfrontdesk@usc.edu\">osasfrontdesk@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(213) 740-0776<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"awards\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n      <h2>\n          Awards\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Keck School of Medicine seeks to recognize students who distinguish themselves within the core domains of the Physician-Citizen-Scholar curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Academic Excellence Awards<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-hZiACX9T2h\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-hZiACX9T2h\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Primary Contact: Teresa Cook teresa.cook@med.usc.edu<\/p>\n<p>Selections for awards are made in accordance with individual awards\u2019 established deadlines; therefore, academic determinations will be based on student achievement officially recorded at the time of the award deadline.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Keck<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>School<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>of<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Medicine<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Award<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>for<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Academic<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Excellence <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Presented to the top senior medical student based on performance during the four years of medical school.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Academic Distinction <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Awarded for consistent excellence in clerkships to students who demonstrate the qualities most valued in a physician. Students must achieve a specified percent of Honors during the Year III\/IV Continuum to receive this award.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 The major consideration for election is the, \u201cpromise of future leadership in medicine,\u201d either as a practitioner or academician as reflected in a student\u2019s academic record in medical school and other achievements. The selection committee considers student academic per-formance, professionalism, service, leadership and research and scholarship in making its determinations.<\/p>\n<p>New members are selected in August\/September of the senior year.<\/p>\n<p>The overall score for determination of eligibility is calculated based on student academic achievement, defined as passing all system exams on the first attempt and overall class ranking based on the percentage of Honors received in the core clerkships (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics\/ Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, and Surgery). The top 50% of the class are eligible to apply for selection. Once deemed eligible, the academic metrics are removed, the applications blinded, and the selection is based on leadership, service, and research and scholarship. No more than 20% of the class may ultimately be selected for AOA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Citizenship Awards<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-hZiACX9T2h\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-hZiACX9T2h\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong><em>Distinction in Community Service <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Primary Contact: Maite Villareal-Rodriguez, <u>maite.villarealrodri-<\/u><a href=\"mailto:guez@med.usc.edu\">guez@med.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This award is given to students who have exemplary accomplishments in the areas of community service, health system enhancement, and\/or social justice. A Selection Committee organized by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will review applications twice a year to determine recipients based on the criteria listed below. To be considered, applications must be submitted by established deadlines. Students may only receive this award once.<\/p>\n<p>Students (Years I-IV) must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be in good standing (including professionalism) at the Keck School of<\/li>\n<li>Provide a one-page statement describing the student\u2019s advocacy and contributions to health sys-tem enhancements and\/or work with community service organizations for the betterment of the community and\/or patients\u2019 lives while in medical school.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a curriculum vitae highlighting the aforementioned advocacy and<\/li>\n<li>Provide a letter of support from a faculty or community organization member with whom the student has worked supporting the student\u2019s application for \u201cDistinction in Community \u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Dr. George Herron, M.D., Memorial Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Primary Contact: Teresa Cook <a href=\"mailto:teresa.cook@med.usc.edu\">teresa.cook@med.usc.edu <\/a><br \/>\nAn award given to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the senior class, has given the most to the class during the four years of medical school. The recipient is selected by a vote of the class.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The Order of Ar\u00eate <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Primary Contact: Greg Harlan gregory.harlan@med.usc.edu<br \/>\nGraduating seniors who have distinguished themselves through campus or community leadership roles beyond those required for their programs of study, often making notable contributions to the university,\u00a0academic discipline, community or world at large as nominated by the associated dean for student affairs. To be nominated, students must have demonstrated significant depth and scope of responsibility in their leadership roles and be recognized as upholding value and meaning in their efforts over individual achievement. The final selection is made by a university committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Physicianship Awards<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-hZiACX9T2h\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-hZiACX9T2h\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong><em>Eric<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Cohen,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>M.D.,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Introduction<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>to<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Clinical<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Medicine<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Primary Contact: Angelica Galan, <u>angelica.<\/u><a href=\"mailto:galan@med.usc.edu\">galan@med.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Recognizes the one student who best exemplifies the goals and objectives of the ICM program. Students are nominated by their ICM faculty and a selection committee makes the final determination. Award is presented at the end of Year II.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Gold Humanism Honor Society <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Primary Contact: Monique Abeyta mabeyta@med.usc.edu<br \/>\nThe GHHS recognizes students who exemplify humanistic attributes and will serve as leaders and role models who enhance the culture of support and compassion for patients and health care providers. Stu-dents must be in the top 25% of the ranked Peer Nomination Survey results and in good standing to be considered for membership. A maximum of 15% of the class are elected each year. A selection committee considers a student\u2019s peer nomination ranking, humanistic activities and essay response in making its de-terminations. New members are elected after completion of the clerkship phase.<\/p>\n<p>Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation)<\/p>\n<p>Primary Contact: Teresa Cook, <a href=\"teresa.cook@med.usc.edu\">teresa.cook@med.usc.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Given to one senior student who, by class vote, is felt to consistently demonstrate compassion and empathy with peers and patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-hZiACX9T2h\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Research Awards<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-hZiACX9T2h\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-hZiACX9T2h\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong><em>Dean\u2019s Research Scholars Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Primary Contact: Fiaba Zakarian, <a href=\"mailto:fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu\">fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu<\/a> Awarded to the top senior medical student who has conducted the most outstanding research as a Dean\u2019s Research Scholar as determined by the DRS director and the Medical Student Research Committee.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Distinction in Research <\/em><\/strong>&#8211; This award is given to students who have first authosrship on a publication in a peer-reviewed journal.<\/p>\n<p>Students (Years I-IV) must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be in good standing (including professionalism) at the Keck School of Medicine. MD\/PhD students are excluded from consideration.<\/li>\n<li>If special circumstances prevented first or second authorship, documentation and evidence of significant student contribution to a publication must be provided from the mentor and the student. Case reports may be Review articles are not eligible. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a summary of the student\u2019s contributions to the published work with an associated time<\/li>\n<li>Provide a letter from the research mentor supporting the student\u2019s application for \u201cDistinction in \u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Medical Student Research Committee will review applications twice a year to determine recipients based on the criteria listed above. To be considered, applications must be submitted by established dead-lines. Students may only receive this award once.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Irving I. Lasky, M.D. Memorial Award <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Recognizes the most outstanding research during the four years of medical school. Dean\u2019s Research Scholars and M.D.\/Ph.D. students are excluded from consideration as determined by the Medical Student Research Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"disability-insurance\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>DISABILITY INSURANCE<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>All medical students enrolled full-time in the School of Medicine will be covered in an AMA-sponsored group disability insurance program, which will be added to your student fee bill. Should you become dis-abled due to illness (including pregnancy) or accidental bodily injury which occurs while you are insured; the plan will provide you with an income of approximately $1,500.00 per month for M1-M2 and $2,000 per month for M3-M4, after a 90-day elimination period, during your disability. Students may continue their coverage upon entering a residency program by purchasing the conversion policy at a rate determined by the provider.<\/p>\n<p>Terms and costs cited above are accurate as of the time of printing, but students should verify this information by consulting the actual policy.<\/p>\n<p>A full description of your benefits while in school and, potentially for the remainder of your professional career is available in the Guardian Life Insurance-USC Keck School of Medicine Benefits Booklet. For more information, contact Teresa Cook in the Department of Medical Education,<span style=\"color: #000000\"><a href=\"mailto:teresa.cook@med.usc.edu\"> teresa.cook@med.usc.edu<\/a> <\/span>or (323)-442-2419.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"dual-degrees\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/dual-degrees\/\">here<\/a> to learn more about dual degree programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"educational-technology\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Student Information Systems<\/p>\n<p>MedOASIS is the MD program\u2019s student information system. Students can access their personal information and grades by logging into MedOASIS through keck-oasis.usc.edu. To access the University\u2019s student information system, OASIS, to register for classes, students can login into <a href=\"http:\/\/my.usc.edu\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><u>my.usc.edu<\/u> <\/span><\/a>and search for the OASIS widget.<\/p>\n<p>MedLE is the learning management system where you will find daily lecture schedules, webcasts of lectures and the academic calendar. To access MedLE log into <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.vidanovavle.com\/login\/index.php\">https:\/\/keck.vidanovavle.com\/login\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"financial-aid\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n      <h2>\n          Financial Aid\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Keck School of Medicine of USC is committed to assisting students in realizing their educational and professional goals while equipping them with the tools to effectively manage this investment. Informed students make better choices and are better able to cope with often complex financial circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-N5GpjtU8Fw\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-N5GpjtU8Fw\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">MD Student Financial Aid<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-N5GpjtU8Fw\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-N5GpjtU8Fw\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>We work in conjunction with the University\u2019s Office of Financial Aid to provide our students with information that will help them navigate the nuances of financing their medical school educations. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/student-affairs-and-services\/financial-literacy-and-scholarships\/\">MD Program Financial Literacy &amp; Scholarship<\/a> site for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Melissa Orozco-Garcia, MD Financial Aid Advisor<\/p>\n<p>(323) 442-0945<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:melissa.orozcogarcia@med.usc.edu\">melissa.orozcogarcia@med.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-N5GpjtU8Fw\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-N5GpjtU8Fw\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">USC Financial Aid<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-N5GpjtU8Fw\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-N5GpjtU8Fw\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/\">USC Financial Aid Office<\/a> and Keck School of Medicine are dedicated to ensuring that all eligible students have the financial resources necessary to pay for educational expenses. Counselors are available to help students complete applications, prepare loan repayment strategies and receive information on student financial planning.<\/p>\n<p>They can be reached at (323) 442-1016 or <a href=\"mailto:medfao@usc.edu\">medfao@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"jury-duty\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>JURY DUTY<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>To request assistance with Jury Duty postponement, submit a Document Release Form <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/jury-duty\/\">(found here)<\/a>\u00a0and your original Jury Duty Summons completely filled out to Hazel Martinez (KAM 218).<\/p>\n<p>Attention: Hazel Martinez<br \/>\nKeck School of Medicine of USC University of Southern California<br \/>\n1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 218<br \/>\nLos Angeles, California 90089-9024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"lc\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2 class=\"p1\"><em>LEARNING COMMUNITIES &amp; LOUNGES<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Primary Contact: Maria Saavedra, <a href=\"mailto:marias@usc.edu\"><span class=\"s1\">marias@usc.edu <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Keck School of Medicine Learning Communities (LC) are used for small group instruction primarily in Years I and II. Students in the first and second year are assigned a locker where they may store their personal belongings including white coats and medical equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Dedicated student lounges provide students with a comfortable space to relax between classes and study in an individual or group environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/learning-communities\/\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/learning-communities\/ <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"lead\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><i>LEARNING ENHANCEMENT AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT <\/i>(LEAD)<\/h2>\n<p>Primary Contact: Dr. Melissa Lopez, <a href=\"mailto:melissa.s.lopez@med.usc.edu\">melissa.s.lopez@med.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Keck Learning Enhancement and Academic Development (LEAD) office provides an array of re-sources to help all Keck School of Medicine of USC medical students retain and master their curriculum throughout their four years of medical training. This goal is accomplished through the implementation of support services, catering to the individual needs of students and best practices in helping them under-stand complex curriculum content. All students are encouraged to meet with the LEAD team to discuss anything related to academic skills and strategies. <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/academic-support\/\">https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/academic-support\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"name-change\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>NAME CHANGE<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>To request a name change, submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/02\/Name-Change-KSOM_2026.pdf\">Request for Change\/Correction of Name form<\/a> to the Keck School\u2019s Office of the Registrar (KAM 218) or <a href=\"mailto:medkeck@usc.edu\">medkeck@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keck School of Medicine of USC University of Southern California<br \/>\n1975 Zonal Avenue, KAM 218<br \/>\nLos Angeles, California 90089-9020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"osa\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The Office of Student Affairs offers all students exceptional individualized support. They support them not only as students but also as emerging professionals. They accomplish this by providing programs and services in a supportive environment that promotes intellectual and professional development, provides cultural and global experiences, supports career goals, nurtures growth as leaders, and inspires excellence.<\/p>\n<p>The deans and staff provide support and services in the areas of counseling for academic or personal issues, career advising, registrar services, student health and wellness, student organizations and interest groups, summer enrichment opportunities, student leadership, leaves of absence, letters of recommendation, and medical student research.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please reach out at reach out at (323) 442-2553,\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:medstuaf@usc.edu\">medstuaf@usc.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/student-affairs\/\">https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/student-affairs\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"parking\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>PARKING<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The Transportation Office for the Health Sciences Campus is located in the Keith Administration Building, Room 120. They can be reached at (323) 442-1201 or the USC Transportation website.<\/p>\n<p>Various permits offered include semester, weekend, evening, and temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"research\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>RESEARCH<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Primary contact: Dr. Jeffrey C. Riddell, <a href=\"mailto:jriddell@usc.edu\">jriddell@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Keck School of Medicine offers various programs for students to become involved in research during their medical education, which includes the Scholarly Project, the Dean\u2019s Research Scholar Program, and research electives. <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/medical-student-research\/\">https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/medical-student-research\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"room-reservations\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>ROOM RESERVATIONS AND AV SERVICES\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>All learning spaces reservation requests must be made online at <a href=\"https:\/\/25live.collegenet.com\/pro\/keckusc\">https:\/\/25live.collegenet.com\/pro\/keckusc <\/a>Since there is a heavy demand for learning spaces, requests should be submitted as soon as possible and, in any case, at least two weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"student-organizations\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n      <h2>\n          Student Organizations\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Keck School of Medicine and the University of Southern California offer many sponsored organizations and leadership opporunities with which to get involved during your education.<\/p>\n<p>Primary Contact: Maite Villareal-Rodriguez maite.villarealrodriguez@med.usc.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Associated Students of the School of Medicine (ASSM) <\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-z6g0itr8T9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-z6g0itr8T9\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p><strong>Associated Students of the School of Medicine (ASSM) <\/strong>is the medical school\u2019s student government and is charged with representing the needs and interests of the medical student community to Keck School and University leadership. ASSM is the umbrella organization of the University\u2019s Graduate Student Govern-ment (GSG) and is responsible for managing the student programming fees allotted to the medical student body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usckeckassm.org\/\">https:\/\/www.usckeckassm.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Student Councils<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-z6g0itr8T9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-z6g0itr8T9\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Each phase of the curriculum is represented by a group of their classmates. Student councils represent the interest and concerns of the students in their class to the Keck School\u2019s administration; primarily by serving as liaisons to the Offices in Medical Education including Curriculum, Student Engagement &amp; Cultural Affairs, and Student Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Although students who hold these positions are elected by their peers, they serve with the approval of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. If at any time it is determined that they are not acting in a professional manner, not maintaining satisfactory academic progress, on Academic or Professional Behavior probation, and\/or performing the duties of their position they will be removed from their office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Graduate Student Government<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-z6g0itr8T9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-z6g0itr8T9\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Graduate Student Government (GSG) mission is to enhance the University of Southern California graduate and professional student experience by serving as the face of the student body. To accomplish this, GSG is responsible for managing student resources efficiently, providing a voice for the student community, building a community that fosters interdisciplinary exchanges, and informing students about their rights, resources, and opportunities. Elected officers, senators who represent all schools and departments, and special interest committees tackle issues specific to graduate and professional students and provide venues for interaction beyond the academic realm. <a href=\"https:\/\/gsg.usc.edu\/\">https:\/\/gsg.usc.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-z6g0itr8T9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Student Interest Groups<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-z6g0itr8T9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-z6g0itr8T9\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Keck students lead many diverse organizations. Whether you want to explore a medical specialty, get in-volved in mentoring local teens, or join a weekend ski trip, you have a way to pursue your passion.<\/p>\n<p>For a list of opportunities, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usckeckassm.org\/link-to-2018-19-sig-directory\">Student Group Directory<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"tech-requirements\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Primary Contact: Patrick Crispen, <a href=\"mailto:pcrispen@usc.edu\">pcrispen@usc.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Students are responsible for maintaining the technology required to fully participate in the MD program. Review the current laptop and printer requirements, available software, and technology support resources using this <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/educational-technology\/\">link<\/a> to ensure you have access to the latest specifications and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"tech-standards\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>TECHNICAL STANDARDS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Primary Contact: Dr. Gregory Harlan, <span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"mailto:gregory.harlan@med.usc.edu\">gregory.harlan@med.usc.edu<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All students admitted to and enrolled in the Keck School of Medicine must meet, and continue to meet throughout their enrollment, the Technical Standards set forth in the <span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/technical-standards-policy\/\">Technical Standards Policy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"transcripts\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>TRANSCRIPTS AND ENROLLMENT VERIFICATIONS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Primary Contact: Teresa Cook, <a href=\"mailto:teresa.cook@med.usc.edu\">teresa.cook@med.usc.edu <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The MD Program <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/student-affairs\/registrar\/\">Registrar\u2019s Office<\/a> processes transcripts, enrollment verifications, name changes and pro-vides other matriculation services. There is no fee for document requests for currently enrolled students.<\/p>\n<p>To request a document, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/keck-admit.hsc.usc.edu\/anthology\/Noccprocess.cfm?CFID=52880&amp;CFTOKEN=1d6190581e316bdb-736C8CCE-EEB6-9E9E-E1C440E7510646E1\">Transcript\/Document Request\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"basic-needs\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>USC BASIC NEEDS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Ensures student well-being through food, housing, and economic justice. They offer resources and services on- and off-campus that students may utilize. Staff, faculty, and students can learn about on-going research and programs that impact students across California and be up-to-date on new initiatives and events around campus addressing how USC is striving for a basic needs secure community.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/studentbasicneeds.usc.edu\/\">https:\/\/studentbasicneeds.usc.edu\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"wellbeing\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>WELLBEING<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>At the Keck School of Medicine, we believe that a physician is only able to care for others if they care for themselves first. We acknowledge the stress inherent in medical school and encourage a culture of compassion for self and others, with an emphasis on leading a balanced lifestyle. Our mission is that our array of wellness resources not only helps students thrive throughout their four years of medical school but inspires them to become champions of physician wellbeing in their future endeavors. <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wellbeing\/\">https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-program\/wellbeing\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<a id=\"badge-replacement\" class=\"visually-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2><em>ID BADGE\/ACCESS CARD REPLACEMENT<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Primary Contact: Peter Miranda, <a href=\"mailto:pgmirand@med.usc.edu\">pgmirand@med.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Students are responsible for keeping their Keck Medical Center and LA General Medical Center identification badges and access cards secure throughout their time as a medical student. \u00a0We understand, however, that badges or access cards may occasionally be lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged.<\/p>\n<p>Replacement processes have been established at both facilities to help students obtain new credentials when needed. \u00a0Please note that replacement fees may apply.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to replace a Keck Medical Center badge, LA General Medical Center badge, or LA General Medical Center access card, please contact Peter Miranda on the appropriate replacement process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2623","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - 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