Keck School of Medicine of USC

Department of Family Medicine

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Extraordinary Care — and Health Equity — for All

We drive innovation in research, education, care and community health with respect, compassion and joy. We do this in partnership with the diverse families and communities we serve. Because everyone deserves access to the highest-quality primary care, we provide training with breadth and reach, exceptional care for patients of all backgrounds and programs benefiting our neighbors in L.A.

Research

From lab to clinic to community, our studies produce insights that improve quality of care for all. We place special emphasis on vulnerable populations — such as older adults, those experiencing homelessness and those seeking gender-affirming care.

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Training & Education

Learn about our Training Programs

Residency

Our residency program welcomes trainees passionate about serving diverse urban populations. If you want to change how primary care is delivered and promote health equity and wellness, this program is for you.

Medical Students

Launch a career harnessing medicine for social change with award-winning primary care education. We support medical students throughout their journey, preparing them to specialize in family medicine.

Physician Assistant Program

Make an impact on the communities that need it most. With one of the nation’s top PA programs, we provide the clinical skills and experience to excel caring for underserved populations.

HIV Fellowship

Become a leader in HIV care. We have an outstanding 20-plus-year track record at one of the first programs of its type for primary care physicians.

Patient Care

The compassion and expertise of our physicians touch Angelenos of all ages and backgrounds, including Trojan students, faculty and staff. We’re here to meet the needs of our communities, as providers and partners committed to collaborative, patient-centered care.

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Message from the Chair

We are leaders in health and social justice for all. Through education, research, clinical care, advocacy and community health promotion, we find joy in improving care for patients, families and communities

Professor Jehni Robinson, MD
Meet the Faculty

Statistics

58%

of the PA program Class of ’26 from underrepresented backgrounds

250%

increase in family practice patient visits since 2015

38%

increase in research grant funding, year over year

Street Medicine

The Keck School is on the front lines, providing vital care for our unhoused neighbors and advocating for health justice.

Street Medicine

Service & Outreach

We take seriously our role partnering with our neighboring communities to advance health, well-being and equity. Our impact has many facets, from nutrition classes to assessments for asylum-seekers, from promoting campus wellness to working with youth to build a diverse future for health care.

Service and Outreach

Support Us

Your gift to the Department of Family Medicine has serious reach. Scholarships support future clinical leaders in diverse communities, addressing a coming primary care shortage. Backing Street Medicine or research fosters a more-equitable health system and makes a difference for the most vulnerable.

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