Medical Schools in Southern California

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

• Students who attend the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine can work toward a number of degrees. Beyond the basic doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree, Keck offers a master of science degree in Global Medicine and Nurse Anesthesia, a physician assistant training program, a Master of Public Health degree and a number of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs, given in conjunction with the USC Graduate School.

  The Keck School of Medicine boasts a number of impressive research programs geared toward making progress in the technology of medicine. Students can participate in research concerning stem cells, regenerative medicine, cancer, genetics, transplants, and bioengineering, as well as other areas. Keck prides itself on quick transitions from the research lab to the field and so works to advance medical science quickly.

  University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
  1975 Zonal Avenue
  KAM 500
  Los Angeles, CA 90089-9034
  Phone: (323) 442-1900
  Website: http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

• The University of California at Los Angeles established its medical school, the David Geffen School of Medicine, near the end of World War II, and the school admitted its first 28 students in 1951. Today the school hosts more than 750 medical students and nearly 400 Ph.D. students in its medical programs.

  The David Geffen School of Medicine offers a host of degrees, including M.D. degrees and a variety of post-graduate work. Students can work toward an M.D. degree on its own or can study in a combined program that will earn them an M.D. as well as another degree, such as a Ph.D. in medical scientist training or a Master of Public Health degree. Students can earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience, neurobiology, biomedical physics, and four other areas. The can also work in an advanced research program or toward a master of science degree in the specialty of clinical research.

  UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
  405 Hilgard Avenue
  Los Angeles, CA 90095
  Phone: (310) 825-6373
  Website: http://dgsom.healthsciences.ucla.edu/

University of California at San Diego School of Medicine

• The 2010 study from "U.S. News & World Report" ranked the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine as 26th in primary care and 15th in research out of 146 programs from across the country. This prestigious ranking shows that the UC San Diego School of Medicine is a true competitor in the field of medical education.

  The school offers an M.D. program, as well as Ph.D. and post-doctorate programs in bioengineering, biomedical sciences, public health, and a number of other areas. It also offers residency and fellowship programs, as well as combined M.D./Ph.D. programs.

  University of California at San Diego School of Medicine
  9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0602
  La Jolla, CA 92093
  Phone: (858) 534-0830
  Website: http://som.ucsd.edu/