Welcome to the medical student research at the Keck School of Medicine! Whether you have an extensive research background or are just beginning to develop your research skills, we are here to help you have exceptional research experiences during your time at Keck.
We are dedicated to fulfilling the mission of the Keck School’s Physician – Citizen – Scholar curriculum by training you in the methods of scientific inquiry and supporting you as you conduct research. From the first week of classes to the spring of your graduation year, you have a number of options available for structuring your research experience.
This website is designed to help you navigate research at Keck, providing information about onboarding, research resources, and funding, as well as details about all of the unique programs available to you at Keck.
We strive to help equip you wherever you are on your research journey. Please browse this site for answers to your questions, but if at any point you have any questions or concerns about research, please reach out to me or Fiaba. We are here to help!
Jeffrey Riddell, MD
Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research
jriddell@usc.edu
Fiaba Zakarian
Medical Student Research Advisor
fiaba.zakarian@med.usc.edu