Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC)

The mission of the Keck School of Medicine of USC has always been a lofty one: to solve the most intractable health problems affecting humanity. Founded in 1885—and named in honor of our landmark philanthropic partnership with the W.M. Keck Foundat ilanthropic partnership with the W.M. Keck Foundation in 1999—the Keck School has grown into an international education, health care, and research powerhouse in one of the nation’s top universities. Innovation is at the core of everything we do. Year after year, challenging our assumptions about what is possible propels us to new heights in our quest to understand, treat and cure disease. Our research is broad and deep, spanning 26 academic departments, more than 30 research institutes and centers, and USC’s more than 20 schools. The Keck School of Medicine is at the forefront of education and training, giving students and trainees one-of-a-kind learning opportunities in world-renowned labs, research institutes and clinics, as well as across our community. We are committed to supporting our students as they develop into skilled doctors and researchers uniquely qualified to transform health in the 21st century. The culture at the Keck School is a collaborative one, embracing diversity, inclusivity and wellbeing. We know that groundbreaking innovation takes place when people from different backgrounds and disciplines come together. That in both the laboratory and the clinic, those connections are key. And that when we embrace bold thinking and place our drive to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges at the forefront, the biggest leaps take place for better health. Get to know more about the Keck School of Medicine. We hope our work inspires you to embrace a bold new vision for the future of medicine. Notable Achievements First academic emergency medicine department in the U.S. First to provide patient care experience in first year of medical school. Led movement to use “standardized patient” in medical training. Developed HTE@USC, a cross-disciplinary program for medical and engineering students to find solutions to real-world health care problems. Act with integrity in the pursuit of excellence. Embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and promote well-being. Engage in open communication and be accountable for living our values. The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California teaches and trains physicians, biomedical scientists and other healthcare professionals, conducts medical research, and treats patients.[2] Founded in 1885, it is the second oldest medical school in California after the UCSF School of Medicine. It is located on the university's health sciences campus in northeastern Los Angeles which is adjacent to the Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights neighborhoods.[3]: 34  For the physician class of 2024, the average GPA was 3.8 and the average MCAT score was 517.[4] In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked the school #28 in Best Medical Schools: Research, and tied for #52 in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. To ignite discovery through education, research and patient care, optimizing health for individuals, our diverse communities and society as a whole. To be the premier destination for those passionate about solving our diverse society’s most complex health challenges. ...view more