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January 23, 2020

Please note that the featured event for this week was not listed correctly.

The event took place last night, Jan. 23, and not as listed.

Our apologies for the oversight and any inconvenience this may have caused.


Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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A collaboration between theater and medicine leads to an innovative empathy program for LAC+USC staff

A collaboration between theater and medicine leads to an innovative empathy program for LAC+USC staff

Astrid Heger, MD, professor of clinical pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, was looking for a way to teach empathy, kindness and caring to clinical staff and physicians — one that did not involve panels of talking heads or dreary online assignments.

Franson appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs at the USC School of Pharmacy

Franson appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs at the USC School of Pharmacy

Following a national search, Kari L. Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP, has been named to the newly created leadership position of associate dean for academic and student affairs at the USC School of Pharmacy, effective March 2.

Dental hygiene program transforms to serve a new generation of students

Dental hygiene program transforms to serve a new generation of students

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has reshaped its dental hygiene program to focus more on collaboration, adapt to new technology and better prepare graduates for an ever-evolving world.

Physical therapy helps patients manage life after prostate cancer

Physical therapy helps patients manage life after prostate cancer

When a complication from cancer treatment severely impacted Richard Johannesen's quality of life, an exceptional physical therapist offered him valuable education, a comprehensive treatment program and much-needed emotional support.

Featured Event

Orthopaedic Surgery

Date: Thursday, Jan. 23

Time: 6 p.m.

Event: "Common Misperceptions in Cervical Spine Surgery: Half of What I Learned in Training Is a Lie, They Just Didn't Know Which Half Was Which," K. Daniel Riew, MD, Columbia University Medical Center

Location: Aresty Auditorium

Info and RSVP (required): Sylvia Suarez, (323) 409-7409, sylsua@usc.edu


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