Equity, Compassion,
Service, And Excellence
MD students at the Keck School of Medicine of USC receive an education that uniquely emphasizes equity, compassion and service. Located in one of the world’s most diverse settings, students engage with patients from different backgrounds, participate in research that represents the broader population, and provide patients cutting edge care. There is no better place to develop the clinical skills and human compassion that will change medicine in the 21st century.
The Physician-Citizen-Scholar Curriculum
The Keck School of Medicine’s innovative curriculum trains medical students to become outstanding doctors, skilled researchers and agents of social justice and health equity. Students are immersed in clinical settings early in their education while building on their knowledge of biomedical sciences.
Primary Care Program Pathway
The Keck School of Medicine Primary Care Program (PCP) is a four-year educational track designed to train and support primary care-focused medical students interested in working with vulnerable communities. In addition to completing the regular medical school curriculum, PCP students participate in extra didactic sessions and activities. This includes: hands-on procedural skills training, community outreach, nutrition, exercise, and healthy cooking service learning, interprofessional collaborative practice training, primary care focused leadership and research training, and foundational education on the health needs of older adults. Students get early exposure to community-based clinics and work longitudinally with primary care doctors and their teams to provide care to urban, underserved communities. PCP students receive ongoing mentorship from primary care faculty. They bond with peers as part of a community dedicated to providing excellent, equitable,and compassionate care for all as they prepare to become leaders in primary care.
Primary Care Students in Action
Interprofessional geriatric team on a home visit with older adults
Suturing workshop
Nutrition classes at the LA General Hospital Wellness Center
Community service work at the LA Mission
Working in a primary care community clinic
Primary care introduction to clinical medicine student team
Premier Clinical Training
Doctor of Medicine students start interacting with patients in their very first weeks. From Los Angeles General Medical Center’s safety net setting to Keck Medicine’s state-of-the-art private hospitals and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our students receive comprehensive training that prepares them to work in diverse environments.
Committed to Student Research
MD students have access to research opportunities through partnerships with institutions such as the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute, the Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, and many more. Medical student research programs play a crucial role in connecting students with faculty mentors whose work aligns with their research interests.
Matched With Success
The hard work and dedication of our students, along with the unwavering support of our faculty and staff, has resulted in an impressive 97.5% residency match rate for the Class of 2023.
Match Day by the Numbers
In 2023, 160 Keck School MD graduates matched with post-graduate training programs in 22 states. Of those, 65% were in California and 14 were in New York.
Top Specialties
Last year, the top specialties of matching MD Program graduates were Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology and General Surgery.
Exceptional Match Rate
The Keck School MD Program Class of 2023 enjoyed an impressive match rate of 97.5%, placing the school among the top performing medical schools in the nation.
Innovative Admissions
The Keck School of Medicine is widely recognized for its innovative admissions practices. The American Medical Student Association has designated the Keck School as a ‘Model Medical School’ for our admissions philosophy, dedication to promoting diversity in our student body, and robust student support programs.
The Keck School of Medicine of USC medical education program is accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME). Information regarding KSOM’s accreditation status can be verified by contacting the LCME Secretariat.