Keck/USC issue no. 14, february 2011 Dean’s Report Keck School honors scholars— Published by the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and donors who support them Dean’s Photo Gallery etailing a harrowing surfing accident When he returned to school three days later, O’Shea wondered if he $50 million gift creates new 1 Sept. 26—From left, actor James Caan, that left him blind in one eye, fourth- could still be a doctor or surgeon and eventually got his question an- D USC Norris Advisory Board member Marshall year medical student Ryan O’Shea delivered swered. The Keck School allowed him extra time in the anatomy and Ezralow and Keck School of Medicine Dean cancer research institute a stirring speech at the Keck School’s annual surgical skills labs, which helped him get back to a level that’s almost Carmen A. Puliafito atA Concert to Cure SC trustee and alumnus Ming Hsieh announced a sub- disease. On a personal level, I am deeply scholarship luncheon. perfect, according to O’Shea. “My depth perception is just as good as Cancer. Photo by Steve Cohn One hundred twenty guests including stu- any other student’s here,” said O’Shea. “Because of USC, I have the stantial gift at the Oct. 15 inaugural ceremony for USC moved that Ming Hsieh chose to make dents, donors and administrators at the Keck ability to perform surgery, I have the ability to pursue a surgical career. 2Oct. 15—From left, Academic Senate U President C. L. Max Nikias on the University Park Campus. this visionary gift commitment on the day School of Medicine of USC listened intently I will be a capable doctor; I will be able to perform procedures safely.” President Peter Conti, USC President C.L. “On this day of celebration,” Hsieh said, “I announce my support of of my inauguration.” to O’Shea at the Nov. 11 event in the Harry Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., underscored the need Max Nikias and Keck School of Medicine Dean USC and the leadership of President Nikias with a gift of $50 million Keck School of Medicine Dean Car- and Celesta Pappas Quad. An avid surfer and for student scholarships at the Keck School, where the average debt Carmen A. Puliafito celebrate the installation of for the inception of an interdisciplinary research institute that will men A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., noted custom surfboard designer, O’Shea recounted the load for graduating students is $170,000. “When we look at our Nikias as the 11th president of USC. Photo by bring together the best engineers, scientists and physicians in the battle that the donation will help Keck and other Fourth-year medical 1 2 Steve Cohn against cancer.” USC researchers in their quest to translate student Ryan O’Shea accident a year ago when his surfboard slammed fundraising priorities at the medical school, one of the very highest expresses his appreciation into his face fracturing it in three places, destroy- is student scholarships and for our alumni and friends we ask them, The new gift will establish the USC Ming Hsieh Institute for cancer discoveries into effective therapies 3 Nov. 14—USC Board of Trustees honor- USC trustee and alumnus Ming for the scholarship awards ing his inferior orbital fissure, leaving him with a ‘If you want to help the medical school, help us help our medical Research on Engineering-Medicine for Cancer. “This institute will for patients. Hsieh delivers the news of his $50 that made his pursuit of a ary member Helene Galen and Keck School of severe concussion, and severing his optic nerve, students,’” he said. accelerate the pace of getting the new medicines from the lab to the “The fight against cancer has gained million gift to the crowd gathered medical education possible. Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito celebrate for the Oct. 15 inauguration of causing permanent blindness to his right eye. cancer patients,” Hsieh continued. “It will bridge the disciplines and a powerful ally in Ming Hsieh,” said Photo by Brian Morri the new partnership between the Keck School of USC President C.L. Max Nikias. bridge this campus and the USC Health Sciences Campus.” Puliafito. “This gift illustrates the Medicine and Eisenhower Medical Center in Photo by Jon Nalick Rancho Mirage. Photo by Pat Lassy Expressing thanks for the gift, President Nikias said, “This kind of critical synergy creative collaboration is our best hope for dealing with this devastating continued on page 3 Keck School partners with Eisenhower Medical Center 4 Dec. 10—University Kidney Research Organization (UKRO) honors Keck School of he Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Eisenhower Puliafito also empha- Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito (right), T Medical Center in the Palm Desert community of Rancho sized the growing trend along with UKRO spokesperson and Grammy $1 Million for Norris Cancer Research Mirage celebrated their new partnership with a reception hosted in personalized medicine. Award winning singer/songwriter, Natalie Cole by Keck School Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., and “We’ve come to un- (center), and Fresenius Medical Care CEO Ben 3 4 Successful Concert to Cure Cancer brings friends, fun and funds Eisenhower President and Chief Executive Officer G. Aubrey Ser- derstand that different J. Lipps (left). Photo courtesy of UKRO ore than $1 million is fueling innovative cancer research at “I hope we’re going to have a lot of laughter this evening, because even fling at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa Nov. 14. disease processes, in very Mthe USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center following though this is an event about cancer, more importantly it’s about beating Over 75 guests attended the reception including administra- distinctive ways, vary from 5 Jan. 13—Dartmouth economics and health one of the largest and most successful fundraising events in the cancer cancer and it’s about life,” said emcee Peter Tolan in his opening remarks. tors and faculty from both the Keck School and Eisenhower, person to person and be- policy expert Jonathan Skinner (left) and Keck center’s history. Tolan, an award-winning writer, director and producer, holds television friends and alumni of the Keck School, and several Palm Desert tween groups of patients,” Seated, from left: Eisenhower Medical Center School of Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito A Concert to Cure Cancer drew 420 guests in support of USC Norris credits that include , and most Board of Trustees member Philip E. Hixon (right) discuss geographic cost variances in community members. said Puliafito. and the new USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery recently Rescue Me, and also wrote the screenplays to motion pictures and his wife Helene A. Hixon Standing: USC health care at a pharmaceutical economics and Puliafito gave a speech focused on personalized medicine and “This is important be- Center. Held Sept. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in including and America’s Sweethearts. Board of Trustees honorary member Helene policy seminar. Photo by Ryan Ball community-based medical education—the core of the collabora- cause as we scientifically Galen and her guest James Kabler. Photo by Los Angeles, the event honored the work of Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., Tolan and his wife, Leslie, were event chairs, initiating the event, as well tion between the Keck School and Eisenhower. discover what’s unique Pat Lassy and Michael Kahn, Ph.D., co-directors of the new USC research as underwriting the Pasadena POPS performance on behalf of Leslie’s 6 Jan. 27—Dean Carmen A. Puliafito center. The Pasadena POPS orchestra, conducted by Rachael Worby, childhood friend, Paul Anderson, who was a patient of Lenz. Anderson “What we are seeing is a change in the way medical students about different diseases, we can develop targeted therapies for (right) with former Governor are being educated with community-based medical education,” patients and treat them without a high degree of toxicity.” He and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, headlined the event. died in March 2010. said Puliafito. “That is, having medical students, interns and stated that more personalized and specific medical treatments who spoke to students about the health care re- continued on page 3 residents work at community hospitals that have created a will be developed over the next 25 years. form debate and his background and interest in inside this issue teaching environment; this is really going to help the way in Additional strategic community educational alliances are mental health. Photo by Steve Cohn 5 6 which we deliver health care in a smart way.” He noted that the under way between the Keck School and Huntington Hospital in 2 Marking Three Years of Leadership 4 Residency Programs Commended Keck School and Eisenhower are building an educational alliance Pasadena and Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach. Dean Puliafito celebrates three years as Keck/LAC+USC residency programs receive at every level. Dean of the Keck School of Medicine. five-year reaccreditation from ACGME.

page 5 Visit the Keck School Web site at www.usc.edu/keck page 6 Carmen A. Puliafito marks third $50 million gift creates new cancer research institute Keck residency programs receive year as dean of the Keck School continued from page 1 five-year institutional reaccreditation of health care and technology that has the potential to dramatically promising applications of nanotechnology will be pursued. New advances change the lives of cancer patients. We are grateful for his visionary gift.” will also be sought in biomedical imaging that will help determine the ean Carmen A. Puliafito celebrated his third anniversary Q: Looking ahead, The gift was Hsieh’s second multi-million dollar donation to USC. delivery and targeting efficiencies of these treatments. In parallel, clinical he Keck School of Medicine/Los Angeles County+USC Medi- Das dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC Nov. 1. you have been talking The China-born founder of Pasadena-based Cogent Inc. had previous- research will be conducted to assess the efficacy of the resulting drug T cal Center residency programs received national recognition about the need to cre- ly donated $35 million to name the electrical engineering department delivery with in vivo studies. in December when the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Q: Looking back three years ago, you anticipated great transforma- ate new facilities for in the Viterbi School of Engineering. The institute will bridge research from engineering and medicine. Education (ACGME) bestowed another five-year reaccreditation— tion on this campus. What are the most significant changes since our campus. What are Viterbi Dean Yannis Yortsos, Ph.D., said, “Working with our col- The recently launched program HTE@USC (Health, Technology and the longest cycle possible—upon the institution. you came to USC? the top priorities? leagues at the Keck School and elsewhere at USC, gifted engineering Engineering at USC) between the two schools has already laid a strong “This accreditation signals that the Keck School of Medicine/ LAC+USC Medical Center is among the elite training sites for resi- CP: Acquisition of our two hospitals to create USC’s academic CP: We want to make faculty and students working on nanotechnology will utilize their foundation for such collaborations and will be leveraged to augment dents in the ,” said Keck School of Medicine Dean medical center, integration of the physician practices and the the USC Health remarkable talent and expertise to attack cancer and hopefully lead educational and training opportunities for medical and doctoral students Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. “I am proud of all the faculty, recruitment of more than a dozen institute directors, department Sciences Campus a to effective cures. With this transformative gift we are positioned to who participate in the institute’s research. Photo by Don Milici staff and residents who participated in this important process.” chairs and division chiefs—those are the top three changes for the destination for three become world leaders in the field.” Ming Hsieh was born and raised in northern China and worked his The institutional reaccreditation was achieved after a lengthy Keck School of Medicine. When I arrived in November of 2007, types of people: patients, students and researchers. The endowment will be used to support research and development, way to USC, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electri- preparation and review by the Office for Graduate Medical Educa- the school was under great stress. … Three years later, this is a more For our patients, it is important that they know that they are both at the bench and at clinical scales, in the burgeoning field of cal engineering in 1983 and a Master of Science degree in electrical tion, led by Lawrence Opas, M.D., associate dean for graduate positive, hopeful place. nanomedicine for cancer. A fundamental component of research will be engineering in 1984. In 1987, he founded AMAX Technology and in arriving at a place where their needs are our highest priority. We medical education at the Keck School. A review document of on nanoscale delivery platforms. Encapsulating nanoparticles and other 1990 founded the Pasadena-based Cogent Inc., which revolutionized need to build a new ambulatory care center that addresses the more than 1,000 pages was assembled to demonstrate the insti- Q: Research has seen its own kind of explosion here with new automated fingerprint identification. medicine of tomorrow. Our USC University Hospital is growing tution’s compliance with ACGME requirements. A site visit took programs and increased research funding. What is the significance Keck School residents are “the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” quite rapidly, and it’s likely that we’re going to need more operating place in June 2010, and interviews were conducted with Keck which recently received a five-year reaccreditation from the ACGME. of that success to the Keck School? rooms and more ICUs soon. School and LAC+USC administrators, select faculty leaders and Photo by Philip Channing CP: Right now we have about $275 million in sponsored research For our students, we want to create a premier educational $1 Million for Norris Cancer Research 12 peer-selected residents from different programs. commended Opas, as the institutional official, and the USC/ in the Keck School and its affiliates. At the medical school alone, destination. There is a new emphasis on small group learning, high continued from page 1 “It all boils down to teamwork,” said Opas. “From a supportive LAC+USC graduate medical education committee for a “well- our sponsored research funding has gone up by about 25 percent in levels of interaction and clinical simulation, and we need to build a administration, to excellent program leaders, to brilliant residents, “The funds raised tonight will allow the USC Norris Comprehensive conceived” document demonstrating institutional engagement the last three years, which puts us at a greater level than our peer new medical education facility that addresses this changing world it’s not any one individual’s work—it’s a team effort.” Cancer Center to make huge advances. It’s going to take cancer treat- in supporting program efforts and continuous program quality institutions as reflected in the ranking of the medical school. In a and permits us to increase our class size, which we need to do in Nearly 900 residents train in the 53 residency programs operating ment to a different level,” said Tolan. improvement. single year, last year, we moved up five spots to position #34 in the light of the coming shortage of physicians in this country. Notables in the crowd included: Keck School of Medicine of USC U.S. News & World Report rankings. Finally, we want to make this a destination for researchers. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A.; USC Norris Comprehensive We have a strong need for space for developing a new imaging Q: One of your accomplishments has been the full eight-year Cancer Center Director Peter Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc.; USC Norris Cancer needed. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word program, and for programs in genomic medicine and preventive accreditation of the medical school by the LCME. How was Hospital CEO Mitch Creem, M.H.A.; USC Trustee and Norris Advi- medicine. We have some outstanding laboratory space in three of pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote needed. that achieved? sory Board Chair Harlyne J. Norris; USC Trustee and Norris Advisory our buildings—Zilkha, the new Broad stem cell building and the Event chairs for A Concert to Cure Cancer, from left, producer Michael Wimer, Board Member Lorna Y. Reed; USC Trustee Tamara Hughes Gustav- CP: The key to our success was to address concerns that the architect Marc Appleton, actress Joanna Kerns, writer-director-producer Peter under the institutional umbrella of USC/LAC+USC Medical Center. Harlyne Norris Research Tower—but we need additional standard Tolan and producer Leslie Tolan applaud Rachael Worby, who conducted the “Residents are the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” LCME had shared with us about things like the student health son; actress and event co-chair Joanna Kerns; and actor James Caan. dry lab space near wet lab facilities. Pasadena POPS orchestra at the gala. Photo by Steve Cohn Accredited programs can only exist within an accredited institution— said Glenn Ault, M.D., associate dean for clinical administration The evening activities included a live auction, conducted by Tolan, service, about the availability of psychological counseling, career a fact that lent added importance to the accreditation process. (LAC+USC Medical Center) at the Keck School. “This achieve- which included a convertible Smart car whose glove compartment was in some way been touched by cancer please stand?” The majority of counseling. Another very important element was the appointment Q:What else is on your mind as you look ahead to the new year? “Residents are the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” ment reflects the outstanding commitment to graduate medi- signed by celebrities including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Taylor Swift the orchestra members stood up. “So we stand with you,” said Worby of a new vice dean for medical education, Dr. Henri Ford. In the CP: We’re going to be recruiting more clinical leaders, which is said Glenn Ault, M.D., associate dean for clinical administration cal education at both the Keck School and LAC+USC Medical and Steven Spielberg. addressing the audience. end, we were able to reveal the Keck School as the marvelous medi- a very important effort. We have searches under way for the next (LAC+USC Medical Center) at the Keck School. “This achievement Center.” The Pasadena POPS, featuring Tony award-nominated vocalist, Vala- She started the bidding at $5,000 and immediately several hands went reflects the outstanding commitment to graduate medical educa- cal education institution that it is, and we got an extraordinarily director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and The review committee commended the institution for demon- rie Pettiford, performed a “Hooray for Hollywood” themed concert. Be- up. More hands were raised, and in the end, the private concert added tion at both the Keck School and LAC+USC Medical Center.” positive review from the LCME Accreditation Committee. It was for chairs of two clinical departments—Radiation Oncology and strating substantial compliance with ACGME requirements. They fore conducting the final piece, Worby surprised the entire ballroom with another $10,000 to a most successful gala. The review committee commended the institution for demon- the best review in this school’s history. Emergency Medicine. I look forward to bringing new talent and commended Opas, as the institutional official, and the USC/ the offer of a private concert as an auction item to add to the benefit. For more information about the new USC Center for Molecular strating substantial compliance with ACGME requirements. They enthusiasm to the outstanding faculty we already have in place. LAC+USC graduate medical education committee for a “well- As Worby started the spontaneous auction, she requested participa- Pathways and Drug Discovery, watch the video posted at conceived” document demonstrating institutional engagement tion from the orchestra. “Will everybody on this stage whose lives have http://vimeo.com/15539190

page 2 Dean Puliafito welcomes your comments at [email protected] page 3 page 4 Carmen A. Puliafito marks third $50 million gift creates new cancer research institute Keck residency programs receive year as dean of the Keck School continued from page 1 five-year institutional reaccreditation of health care and technology that has the potential to dramatically promising applications of nanotechnology will be pursued. New advances change the lives of cancer patients. We are grateful for his visionary gift.” will also be sought in biomedical imaging that will help determine the ean Carmen A. Puliafito celebrated his third anniversary Q: Looking ahead, The gift was Hsieh’s second multi-million dollar donation to USC. delivery and targeting efficiencies of these treatments. In parallel, clinical he Keck School of Medicine/Los Angeles County+USC Medi- Das dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC Nov. 1. you have been talking The China-born founder of Pasadena-based Cogent Inc. had previous- research will be conducted to assess the efficacy of the resulting drug T cal Center residency programs received national recognition about the need to cre- ly donated $35 million to name the electrical engineering department delivery with in vivo studies. in December when the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Q: Looking back three years ago, you anticipated great transforma- ate new facilities for in the Viterbi School of Engineering. The institute will bridge research from engineering and medicine. Education (ACGME) bestowed another five-year reaccreditation— tion on this campus. What are the most significant changes since our campus. What are Viterbi Dean Yannis Yortsos, Ph.D., said, “Working with our col- The recently launched program HTE@USC (Health, Technology and the longest cycle possible—upon the institution. you came to USC? the top priorities? leagues at the Keck School and elsewhere at USC, gifted engineering Engineering at USC) between the two schools has already laid a strong “This accreditation signals that the Keck School of Medicine/ LAC+USC Medical Center is among the elite training sites for resi- CP: Acquisition of our two hospitals to create USC’s academic CP: We want to make faculty and students working on nanotechnology will utilize their foundation for such collaborations and will be leveraged to augment dents in the United States,” said Keck School of Medicine Dean medical center, integration of the physician practices and the the USC Health remarkable talent and expertise to attack cancer and hopefully lead educational and training opportunities for medical and doctoral students Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. “I am proud of all the faculty, recruitment of more than a dozen institute directors, department Sciences Campus a to effective cures. With this transformative gift we are positioned to who participate in the institute’s research. Photo by Don Milici staff and residents who participated in this important process.” chairs and division chiefs—those are the top three changes for the destination for three become world leaders in the field.” Ming Hsieh was born and raised in northern China and worked his The institutional reaccreditation was achieved after a lengthy Keck School of Medicine. When I arrived in November of 2007, types of people: patients, students and researchers. The endowment will be used to support research and development, way to USC, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electri- preparation and review by the Office for Graduate Medical Educa- the school was under great stress. … Three years later, this is a more For our patients, it is important that they know that they are both at the bench and at clinical scales, in the burgeoning field of cal engineering in 1983 and a Master of Science degree in electrical tion, led by Lawrence Opas, M.D., associate dean for graduate positive, hopeful place. nanomedicine for cancer. A fundamental component of research will be engineering in 1984. In 1987, he founded AMAX Technology and in arriving at a place where their needs are our highest priority. We medical education at the Keck School. A review document of on nanoscale delivery platforms. Encapsulating nanoparticles and other 1990 founded the Pasadena-based Cogent Inc., which revolutionized need to build a new ambulatory care center that addresses the more than 1,000 pages was assembled to demonstrate the insti- Q: Research has seen its own kind of explosion here with new automated fingerprint identification. medicine of tomorrow. Our USC University Hospital is growing tution’s compliance with ACGME requirements. A site visit took programs and increased research funding. What is the significance Keck School residents are “the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” quite rapidly, and it’s likely that we’re going to need more operating place in June 2010, and interviews were conducted with Keck which recently received a five-year reaccreditation from the ACGME. of that success to the Keck School? rooms and more ICUs soon. School and LAC+USC administrators, select faculty leaders and Photo by Philip Channing CP: Right now we have about $275 million in sponsored research For our students, we want to create a premier educational $1 Million for Norris Cancer Research 12 peer-selected residents from different programs. commended Opas, as the institutional official, and the USC/ in the Keck School and its affiliates. At the medical school alone, destination. There is a new emphasis on small group learning, high continued from page 1 “It all boils down to teamwork,” said Opas. “From a supportive LAC+USC graduate medical education committee for a “well- our sponsored research funding has gone up by about 25 percent in levels of interaction and clinical simulation, and we need to build a administration, to excellent program leaders, to brilliant residents, “The funds raised tonight will allow the USC Norris Comprehensive conceived” document demonstrating institutional engagement the last three years, which puts us at a greater level than our peer new medical education facility that addresses this changing world it’s not any one individual’s work—it’s a team effort.” Cancer Center to make huge advances. It’s going to take cancer treat- in supporting program efforts and continuous program quality institutions as reflected in the ranking of the medical school. In a and permits us to increase our class size, which we need to do in Nearly 900 residents train in the 53 residency programs operating ment to a different level,” said Tolan. improvement. single year, last year, we moved up five spots to position #34 in the light of the coming shortage of physicians in this country. Notables in the crowd included: Keck School of Medicine of USC U.S. News & World Report rankings. Finally, we want to make this a destination for researchers. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A.; USC Norris Comprehensive We have a strong need for space for developing a new imaging Q: One of your accomplishments has been the full eight-year Cancer Center Director Peter Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc.; USC Norris Cancer needed. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote needed. 30 word program, and for programs in genomic medicine and preventive accreditation of the medical school by the LCME. How was Hospital CEO Mitch Creem, M.H.A.; USC Trustee and Norris Advi- medicine. We have some outstanding laboratory space in three of pull quote needed. 30 word pull quote needed. that achieved? sory Board Chair Harlyne J. Norris; USC Trustee and Norris Advisory our buildings—Zilkha, the new Broad stem cell building and the Event chairs for A Concert to Cure Cancer, from left, producer Michael Wimer, Board Member Lorna Y. Reed; USC Trustee Tamara Hughes Gustav- CP: The key to our success was to address concerns that the architect Marc Appleton, actress Joanna Kerns, writer-director-producer Peter under the institutional umbrella of USC/LAC+USC Medical Center. Harlyne Norris Research Tower—but we need additional standard Tolan and producer Leslie Tolan applaud Rachael Worby, who conducted the “Residents are the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” LCME had shared with us about things like the student health son; actress and event co-chair Joanna Kerns; and actor James Caan. dry lab space near wet lab facilities. Pasadena POPS orchestra at the gala. Photo by Steve Cohn Accredited programs can only exist within an accredited institution— said Glenn Ault, M.D., associate dean for clinical administration The evening activities included a live auction, conducted by Tolan, service, about the availability of psychological counseling, career a fact that lent added importance to the accreditation process. (LAC+USC Medical Center) at the Keck School. “This achieve- which included a convertible Smart car whose glove compartment was in some way been touched by cancer please stand?” The majority of counseling. Another very important element was the appointment Q:What else is on your mind as you look ahead to the new year? “Residents are the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” ment reflects the outstanding commitment to graduate medi- signed by celebrities including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Taylor Swift the orchestra members stood up. “So we stand with you,” said Worby of a new vice dean for medical education, Dr. Henri Ford. In the CP: We’re going to be recruiting more clinical leaders, which is said Glenn Ault, M.D., associate dean for clinical administration cal education at both the Keck School and LAC+USC Medical and Steven Spielberg. addressing the audience. end, we were able to reveal the Keck School as the marvelous medi- a very important effort. We have searches under way for the next (LAC+USC Medical Center) at the Keck School. “This achievement Center.” The Pasadena POPS, featuring Tony award-nominated vocalist, Vala- She started the bidding at $5,000 and immediately several hands went reflects the outstanding commitment to graduate medical educa- cal education institution that it is, and we got an extraordinarily director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and The review committee commended the institution for demon- rie Pettiford, performed a “Hooray for Hollywood” themed concert. Be- up. More hands were raised, and in the end, the private concert added tion at both the Keck School and LAC+USC Medical Center.” positive review from the LCME Accreditation Committee. It was for chairs of two clinical departments—Radiation Oncology and strating substantial compliance with ACGME requirements. They fore conducting the final piece, Worby surprised the entire ballroom with another $10,000 to a most successful gala. The review committee commended the institution for demon- the best review in this school’s history. Emergency Medicine. I look forward to bringing new talent and commended Opas, as the institutional official, and the USC/ the offer of a private concert as an auction item to add to the benefit. For more information about the new USC Center for Molecular strating substantial compliance with ACGME requirements. They enthusiasm to the outstanding faculty we already have in place. LAC+USC graduate medical education committee for a “well- As Worby started the spontaneous auction, she requested participa- Pathways and Drug Discovery, watch the video posted at conceived” document demonstrating institutional engagement tion from the orchestra. “Will everybody on this stage whose lives have http://vimeo.com/15539190

page 2 Dean Puliafito welcomes your comments at [email protected] page 3 page 4 Carmen A. Puliafito marks third $50 million gift creates new cancer research institute Keck residency programs receive year as dean of the Keck School continued from page 1 five-year institutional reaccreditation of health care and technology that has the potential to dramatically promising applications of nanotechnology will be pursued. New advances change the lives of cancer patients. We are grateful for his visionary gift.” will also be sought in biomedical imaging that will help determine the ean Carmen A. Puliafito celebrated his third anniversary Q: Looking ahead, The gift was Hsieh’s second multi-million dollar donation to USC. delivery and targeting efficiencies of these treatments. In parallel, clinical Das dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC Nov. 1. you have been talking The China-born founder of Pasadena-based Cogent Inc. had previous- research will be conducted to assess the efficacy of the resulting drug he Keck School of Medicine/Los Angeles County+USC Medi- about the need to cre- ly donated $35 million to name the electrical engineering department delivery with in vivo studies. T cal Center residency programs received national recognition Q: Looking back three years ago, you anticipated great transforma- ate new facilities for in the Viterbi School of Engineering. The institute will bridge research from engineering and medicine. in December when the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical tion on this campus. What are the most significant changes since our campus. What are Viterbi Dean Yannis Yortsos, Ph.D., said, “Working with our col- The recently launched program HTE@USC (Health, Technology and Education (ACGME) bestowed another five-year reaccreditation— you came to USC? the top priorities? leagues at the Keck School and elsewhere at USC, gifted engineering Engineering at USC) between the two schools has already laid a strong the longest cycle possible—upon the institution. CP: faculty and students working on nanotechnology will utilize their foundation for such collaborations and will be leveraged to augment CP: Acquisition of our two hospitals to create USC’s academic We want to make “This accreditation signals that the Keck School of Medicine/ medical center, integration of the physician practices and the the USC Health remarkable talent and expertise to attack cancer and hopefully lead educational and training opportunities for medical and doctoral students LAC+USC Medical Center is among the elite training sites for resi- recruitment of more than a dozen institute directors, department Sciences Campus a to effective cures. With this transformative gift we are positioned to who participate in the institute’s research. Photo by Don Milici dents in the United States,” said Keck School of Medicine Dean chairs and division chiefs—those are the top three changes for the destination for three become world leaders in the field.” Ming Hsieh was born and raised in northern China and worked his Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. “I am proud of all the faculty, Keck School of Medicine. When I arrived in November of 2007, types of people: patients, students and researchers. The endowment will be used to support research and development, way to USC, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electri- staff and residents who participated in this important process.” the school was under great stress. … Three years later, this is a more For our patients, it is important that they know that they are both at the bench and at clinical scales, in the burgeoning field of cal engineering in 1983 and a Master of Science degree in electrical The institutional reaccreditation was achieved after a lengthy positive, hopeful place. arriving at a place where their needs are our highest priority. We nanomedicine for cancer. A fundamental component of research will be engineering in 1984. In 1987, he founded AMAX Technology and in preparation and review by the Office for Graduate Medical Educa- need to build a new ambulatory care center that addresses the on nanoscale delivery platforms. Encapsulating nanoparticles and other 1990 founded the Pasadena-based Cogent Inc., which revolutionized tion, led by Lawrence Opas, M.D., associate dean for graduate Q: Research has seen its own kind of explosion here with new medicine of tomorrow. Our USC University Hospital is growing automated fingerprint identification. medical education at the Keck School. A review document of programs and increased research funding. What is the significance quite rapidly, and it’s likely that we’re going to need more operating more than 1,000 pages was assembled to demonstrate the insti- of that success to the Keck School? rooms and more ICUs soon. tution’s compliance with ACGME requirements. A site visit took Keck School residents are “the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medical Center,” CP: Right now we have about $275 million in sponsored research place in June 2010, and interviews were conducted with Keck which recently received a five-year reaccreditation from the ACGME. For our students, we want to create a premier educational $1 Million for Norris Cancer Research Photo by Philip Channing in the Keck School and its affiliates. At the medical school alone, destination. There is a new emphasis on small group learning, high School and LAC+USC administrators, select faculty leaders and continued from page 1 12 peer-selected residents from different programs. Accredited programs can only exist within an accredited our sponsored research funding has gone up by about 25 percent in levels of interaction and clinical simulation, and we need to build a “The funds raised tonight will allow the USC Norris Comprehensive “It all boils down to teamwork,” said Opas. “From a supportive institution—a fact that lent added importance to the accredita- the last three years, which puts us at a greater level than our peer new medical education facility that addresses this changing world Cancer Center to make huge advances. It’s going to take cancer treat- administration, to excellent program leaders, to brilliant residents, tion process.“Residents are the lifeblood of LAC+USC Medi- institutions as reflected in the ranking of the medical school. In a and permits us to increase our class size, which we need to do in ment to a different level,” said Tolan. it’s not any one individual’s work—it’s a team effort.” cal Center,” said Glenn Ault, M.D., associate dean for clinical single year, last year, we moved up five spots to position #34 in the light of the coming shortage of physicians in this country. Notables in the crowd included: Keck School of Medicine of USC Nearly 900 residents train in the 53 residency programs operat- administration (LAC+USC Medical Center) at the Keck School. U.S. News & World Report rankings. Finally, we want to make this a destination for researchers. Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A.; USC Norris Comprehensive ing under the institutional umbrella of USC/LAC+USC Medical “This achievement reflects the outstanding commitment We have a strong need for space for developing a new imaging Q: One of your accomplishments has been the full eight-year Cancer Center Director Peter Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc.; USC Norris Cancer program, and for programs in genomic medicine and preventive accreditation of the medical school by the LCME. How was Hospital CEO Mitch Creem, M.H.A.; USC Trustee and Norris Advi- This accreditation signals that the Keck School of Medicine/LAC+USC medicine. We have some outstanding laboratory space in three of that achieved? sory Board Chair Harlyne J. Norris; USC Trustee and Norris Advisory our buildings—Zilkha, the new Broad stem cell building and the Event chairs for A Concert to Cure Cancer, from left, producer Michael Wimer, Medical Center is among the elite training sites for residents in the CP: The key to our success was to address concerns that the Board Member Lorna Y. Reed; USC Trustee Tamara Hughes Gustav- architect Marc Appleton, actress Joanna Kerns, writer-director-producer Peter Harlyne Norris Research Tower—but we need additional standard Tolan and producer Leslie Tolan applaud Rachael Worby, who conducted the United States.” Dean Carmen A. Puliafito LCME had shared with us about things like the student health son; actress and event co-chair Joanna Kerns; and actor James Caan. dry lab space near wet lab facilities. Pasadena POPS orchestra at the gala. Photo by Steve Cohn service, about the availability of psychological counseling, career The evening activities included a live auction, conducted by Tolan, in some way been touched by cancer please stand?” The majority of Center, which is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the coun- to graduate medical education at both the Keck School and counseling. Another very important element was the appointment Q:What else is on your mind as you look ahead to the new year? which included a convertible Smart car whose glove compartment was try, admitting close to 40,000 patients each year. During their 80- LAC+USC Medical Center.” of a new vice dean for medical education, Dr. Henri Ford. In the signed by celebrities including Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Taylor Swift the orchestra members stood up. “So we stand with you,” said Worby CP: We’re going to be recruiting more clinical leaders, which is hour workweek, residents play many different roles. They act as The review committee commended the institution for demon- end, we were able to reveal the Keck School as the marvelous medi- and Steven Spielberg. addressing the audience. a very important effort. We have searches under way for the next both students and teachers, practicing under the supervision of strating substantial compliance with ACGME requirements. They cal education institution that it is, and we got an extraordinarily The Pasadena POPS, featuring Tony award-nominated vocalist, Vala- She started the bidding at $5,000 and immediately several hands went director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and attending physicians who are Keck School faculty members, while commended Opas, as the institutional official, and the USC/ positive review from the LCME Accreditation Committee. It was rie Pettiford, performed a “Hooray for Hollywood” themed concert. Be- up. More hands were raised, and in the end, the private concert added for chairs of two clinical departments—Radiation Oncology and teaching third- and fourth-year medical students. The students ac- LAC+USC graduate medical education committee for a “well- the best review in this school’s history. fore conducting the final piece, Worby surprised the entire ballroom with another $10,000 to a most successful gala. Emergency Medicine. I look forward to bringing new talent and company the residents on patient rounds, gaining exposure to all conceived” document demonstrating institutional engagement the offer of a private concert as an auction item to add to the benefit. For more information about the new USC Center for Molecular enthusiasm to the outstanding faculty we already have in place. facets of patient care and learning from the residents. in supporting program efforts and continuous program quality As Worby started the spontaneous auction, she requested participa- Pathways and Drug Discovery, watch the video posted at improvement. tion from the orchestra. “Will everybody on this stage whose lives have http://vimeo.com/15539190

page 2 Dean Puliafito welcomes your comments at [email protected] page 3 page 4 Keck/USC issue no. 14, february 2011 Dean’s Report Keck School honors scholars— Published by the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and donors who support them Dean’s Photo Gallery etailing a harrowing surfing accident When he returned to school three days later, O’Shea wondered if he $50 million gift creates new 1 Sept. 26—From left, actor James Caan, that left him blind in one eye, fourth- could still be a doctor or surgeon and eventually got his question an- D USC Norris Advisory Board member Marshall year medical student Ryan O’Shea delivered swered. The Keck School allowed him extra time in the anatomy and Ezralow and Keck School of Medicine Dean cancer research institute a stirring speech at the Keck School’s annual surgical skills labs, which helped him get back to a level that’s almost Carmen A. Puliafito atA Concert to Cure SC trustee and alumnus Ming Hsieh announced a sub- disease. On a personal level, I am deeply scholarship luncheon. perfect, according to O’Shea. “My depth perception is just as good as Cancer. Photo by Steve Cohn One hundred twenty guests including stu- any other student’s here,” said O’Shea. “Because of USC, I have the stantial gift at the Oct. 15 inaugural ceremony for USC moved that Ming Hsieh chose to make dents, donors and administrators at the Keck ability to perform surgery, I have the ability to pursue a surgical career. 2Oct. 15—From left, Academic Senate U President C. L. Max Nikias on the University Park Campus. this visionary gift commitment on the day School of Medicine of USC listened intently I will be a capable doctor; I will be able to perform procedures safely.” President Peter Conti, USC President C.L. “On this day of celebration,” Hsieh said, “I announce my support of of my inauguration.” to O’Shea at the Nov. 11 event in the Harry Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., underscored the need Max Nikias and Keck School of Medicine Dean USC and the leadership of President Nikias with a gift of $50 million Keck School of Medicine Dean Car- and Celesta Pappas Quad. An avid surfer and for student scholarships at the Keck School, where the average debt Carmen A. Puliafito celebrate the installation of for the inception of an interdisciplinary research institute that will men A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., noted custom surfboard designer, O’Shea recounted the load for graduating students is $170,000. “When we look at our Nikias as the 11th president of USC. Photo by bring together the best engineers, scientists and physicians in the battle that the donation will help Keck and other Fourth-year medical 1 2 Steve Cohn against cancer.” USC researchers in their quest to translate student Ryan O’Shea accident a year ago when his surfboard slammed fundraising priorities at the medical school, one of the very highest expresses his appreciation into his face fracturing it in three places, destroy- is student scholarships and for our alumni and friends we ask them, The new gift will establish the USC Ming Hsieh Institute for cancer discoveries into effective therapies 3 Nov. 14—USC Board of Trustees honor- USC trustee and alumnus Ming for the scholarship awards ing his inferior orbital fissure, leaving him with a ‘If you want to help the medical school, help us help our medical Research on Engineering-Medicine for Cancer. “This institute will for patients. Hsieh delivers the news of his $50 that made his pursuit of a ary member Helene Galen and Keck School of severe concussion, and severing his optic nerve, students,’” he said. accelerate the pace of getting the new medicines from the lab to the “The fight against cancer has gained million gift to the crowd gathered medical education possible. Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito celebrate for the Oct. 15 inauguration of causing permanent blindness to his right eye. cancer patients,” Hsieh continued. “It will bridge the disciplines and a powerful ally in Ming Hsieh,” said Photo by Brian Morri the new partnership between the Keck School of USC President C.L. Max Nikias. bridge this campus and the USC Health Sciences Campus.” Puliafito. “This gift illustrates the Medicine and Eisenhower Medical Center in Photo by Jon Nalick Rancho Mirage. Photo by Pat Lassy Expressing thanks for the gift, President Nikias said, “This kind of critical synergy creative collaboration is our best hope for dealing with this devastating continued on page 3 Keck School partners with Eisenhower Medical Center 4 Dec. 10—University Kidney Research Organization (UKRO) honors Keck School of he Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Eisenhower Puliafito also empha- Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito (right), T Medical Center in the Palm Desert community of Rancho sized the growing trend along with UKRO spokesperson and Grammy $1 Million for Norris Cancer Research Mirage celebrated their new partnership with a reception hosted in personalized medicine. Award winning singer/songwriter, Natalie Cole by Keck School Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., and “We’ve come to un- (center), and Fresenius Medical Care CEO Ben 3 4 Successful Concert to Cure Cancer brings friends, fun and funds Eisenhower President and Chief Executive Officer G. Aubrey Ser- derstand that different J. Lipps (left). Photo courtesy of UKRO ore than $1 million is fueling innovative cancer research at “I hope we’re going to have a lot of laughter this evening, because even fling at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa Nov. 14. disease processes, in very Mthe USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center following though this is an event about cancer, more importantly it’s about beating Over 75 guests attended the reception including administra- distinctive ways, vary from 5 Jan. 13—Dartmouth economics and health one of the largest and most successful fundraising events in the cancer cancer and it’s about life,” said emcee Peter Tolan in his opening remarks. tors and faculty from both the Keck School and Eisenhower, person to person and be- policy expert Jonathan Skinner (left) and Keck center’s history. Tolan, an award-winning writer, director and producer, holds television friends and alumni of the Keck School, and several Palm Desert tween groups of patients,” Seated, from left: Eisenhower Medical Center School of Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito A Concert to Cure Cancer drew 420 guests in support of USC Norris credits that include Murphy Brown, The Larry Sanders Show and most Board of Trustees member Philip E. Hixon (right) discuss geographic cost variances in community members. said Puliafito. and the new USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery recently Rescue Me, and also wrote the screenplays to motion pictures and his wife Helene A. Hixon Standing: USC health care at a pharmaceutical economics and Puliafito gave a speech focused on personalized medicine and “This is important be- Center. Held Sept. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in including Analyze This and America’s Sweethearts. Board of Trustees honorary member Helene policy seminar. Photo by Ryan Ball community-based medical education—the core of the collabora- cause as we scientifically Galen and her guest James Kabler. Photo by Los Angeles, the event honored the work of Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., Tolan and his wife, Leslie, were event chairs, initiating the event, as well tion between the Keck School and Eisenhower. discover what’s unique Pat Lassy and Michael Kahn, Ph.D., co-directors of the new USC research as underwriting the Pasadena POPS performance on behalf of Leslie’s 6 Jan. 27—Dean Carmen A. Puliafito center. The Pasadena POPS orchestra, conducted by Rachael Worby, childhood friend, Paul Anderson, who was a patient of Lenz. Anderson “What we are seeing is a change in the way medical students about different diseases, we can develop targeted therapies for (right) with former Massachusetts Governor are being educated with community-based medical education,” patients and treat them without a high degree of toxicity.” He and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, headlined the event. died in March 2010. said Puliafito. “That is, having medical students, interns and stated that more personalized and specific medical treatments who spoke to students about the health care re- continued on page 3 residents work at community hospitals that have created a will be developed over the next 25 years. form debate and his background and interest in inside this issue teaching environment; this is really going to help the way in Additional strategic community educational alliances are mental health. Photo by Steve Cohn 5 6 which we deliver health care in a smart way.” He noted that the under way between the Keck School and Huntington Hospital in 2 Marking Three Years of Leadership 4 Residency Programs Commended Keck School and Eisenhower are building an educational alliance Pasadena and Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach. Dean Puliafito celebrates three years as Keck/LAC+USC residency programs receive at every level. Dean of the Keck School of Medicine. five-year reaccreditation from ACGME.

page 5 Visit the Keck School Web site at www.usc.edu/keck page 6 Keck/USC issue no. 14, february 2011 Dean’s Report Keck School honors scholars— Published by the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and donors who support them Dean’s Photo Gallery etailing a harrowing surfing accident When he returned to school three days later, O’Shea wondered if he $50 million gift creates new 1 Sept. 26—From left, actor James Caan, that left him blind in one eye, fourth- could still be a doctor or surgeon and eventually got his question an- D USC Norris Advisory Board member Marshall year medical student Ryan O’Shea delivered swered. The Keck School allowed him extra time in the anatomy and Ezralow and Keck School of Medicine Dean cancer research institute a stirring speech at the Keck School’s annual surgical skills labs, which helped him get back to a level that’s almost Carmen A. Puliafito atA Concert to Cure SC trustee and alumnus Ming Hsieh announced a sub- disease. On a personal level, I am deeply scholarship luncheon. perfect, according to O’Shea. “My depth perception is just as good as Cancer. Photo by Steve Cohn One hundred twenty guests including stu- any other student’s here,” said O’Shea. “Because of USC, I have the stantial gift at the Oct. 15 inaugural ceremony for USC moved that Ming Hsieh chose to make dents, donors and administrators at the Keck ability to perform surgery, I have the ability to pursue a surgical career. 2Oct. 15—From left, Academic Senate U President C. L. Max Nikias on the University Park Campus. this visionary gift commitment on the day School of Medicine of USC listened intently I will be a capable doctor; I will be able to perform procedures safely.” President Peter Conti, USC President C.L. “On this day of celebration,” Hsieh said, “I announce my support of of my inauguration.” to O’Shea at the Nov. 11 event in the Harry Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., underscored the need Max Nikias and Keck School of Medicine Dean USC and the leadership of President Nikias with a gift of $50 million Keck School of Medicine Dean Car- and Celesta Pappas Quad. An avid surfer and for student scholarships at the Keck School, where the average debt Carmen A. Puliafito celebrate the installation of for the inception of an interdisciplinary research institute that will men A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., noted custom surfboard designer, O’Shea recounted the load for graduating students is $170,000. “When we look at our Nikias as the 11th president of USC. Photo by bring together the best engineers, scientists and physicians in the battle that the donation will help Keck and other Fourth-year medical 1 2 Steve Cohn against cancer.” USC researchers in their quest to translate student Ryan O’Shea accident a year ago when his surfboard slammed fundraising priorities at the medical school, one of the very highest expresses his appreciation into his face fracturing it in three places, destroy- is student scholarships and for our alumni and friends we ask them, The new gift will establish the USC Ming Hsieh Institute for cancer discoveries into effective therapies 3 Nov. 14—USC Board of Trustees honor- USC trustee and alumnus Ming for the scholarship awards ing his inferior orbital fissure, leaving him with a ‘If you want to help the medical school, help us help our medical Research on Engineering-Medicine for Cancer. “This institute will for patients. Hsieh delivers the news of his $50 that made his pursuit of a ary member Helene Galen and Keck School of severe concussion, and severing his optic nerve, students,’” he said. accelerate the pace of getting the new medicines from the lab to the “The fight against cancer has gained million gift to the crowd gathered medical education possible. Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito celebrate for the Oct. 15 inauguration of causing permanent blindness to his right eye. cancer patients,” Hsieh continued. “It will bridge the disciplines and a powerful ally in Ming Hsieh,” said Photo by Brian Morri the new partnership between the Keck School of USC President C.L. Max Nikias. bridge this campus and the USC Health Sciences Campus.” Puliafito. “This gift illustrates the Medicine and Eisenhower Medical Center in Photo by Jon Nalick Rancho Mirage. Photo by Pat Lassy Expressing thanks for the gift, President Nikias said, “This kind of critical synergy creative collaboration is our best hope for dealing with this devastating continued on page 3 Keck School partners with Eisenhower Medical Center 4 Dec. 10—University Kidney Research Organization (UKRO) honors Keck School of he Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Eisenhower Puliafito also empha- Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito (right), T Medical Center in the Palm Desert community of Rancho sized the growing trend along with UKRO spokesperson and Grammy $1 Million for Norris Cancer Research Mirage celebrated their new partnership with a reception hosted in personalized medicine. Award winning singer/songwriter, Natalie Cole by Keck School Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., and “We’ve come to un- (center), and Fresenius Medical Care CEO Ben 3 4 Successful Concert to Cure Cancer brings friends, fun and funds Eisenhower President and Chief Executive Officer G. Aubrey Ser- derstand that different J. Lipps (left). Photo courtesy of UKRO ore than $1 million is fueling innovative cancer research at “I hope we’re going to have a lot of laughter this evening, because even fling at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa Nov. 14. disease processes, in very Mthe USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center following though this is an event about cancer, more importantly it’s about beating Over 75 guests attended the reception including administra- distinctive ways, vary from 5 Jan. 13—Dartmouth economics and health one of the largest and most successful fundraising events in the cancer cancer and it’s about life,” said emcee Peter Tolan in his opening remarks. tors and faculty from both the Keck School and Eisenhower, person to person and be- policy expert Jonathan Skinner (left) and Keck center’s history. Tolan, an award-winning writer, director and producer, holds television friends and alumni of the Keck School, and several Palm Desert tween groups of patients,” Seated, from left: Eisenhower Medical Center School of Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito A Concert to Cure Cancer drew 420 guests in support of USC Norris credits that include Murphy Brown, The Larry Sanders Show and most Board of Trustees member Philip E. Hixon (right) discuss geographic cost variances in community members. said Puliafito. and the new USC Center for Molecular Pathways and Drug Discovery recently Rescue Me, and also wrote the screenplays to motion pictures and his wife Helene A. Hixon Standing: USC health care at a pharmaceutical economics and Puliafito gave a speech focused on personalized medicine and “This is important be- Center. Held Sept. 26 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in including Analyze This and America’s Sweethearts. Board of Trustees honorary member Helene policy seminar. Photo by Ryan Ball community-based medical education—the core of the collabora- cause as we scientifically Galen and her guest James Kabler. Photo by Los Angeles, the event honored the work of Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., Tolan and his wife, Leslie, were event chairs, initiating the event, as well tion between the Keck School and Eisenhower. discover what’s unique Pat Lassy and Michael Kahn, Ph.D., co-directors of the new USC research as underwriting the Pasadena POPS performance on behalf of Leslie’s 6 Jan. 27—Dean Carmen A. Puliafito center. The Pasadena POPS orchestra, conducted by Rachael Worby, childhood friend, Paul Anderson, who was a patient of Lenz. Anderson “What we are seeing is a change in the way medical students about different diseases, we can develop targeted therapies for (right) with former Massachusetts Governor are being educated with community-based medical education,” patients and treat them without a high degree of toxicity.” He and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, headlined the event. died in March 2010. said Puliafito. “That is, having medical students, interns and stated that more personalized and specific medical treatments who spoke to students about the health care re- continued on page 3 residents work at community hospitals that have created a will be developed over the next 25 years. form debate and his background and interest in inside this issue teaching environment; this is really going to help the way in Additional strategic community educational alliances are mental health. Photo by Steve Cohn 5 6 which we deliver health care in a smart way.” He noted that the under way between the Keck School and Huntington Hospital in 2 Marking Three Years of Leadership 4 Residency Programs Commended Keck School and Eisenhower are building an educational alliance Pasadena and Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach. Dean Puliafito celebrates three years as Keck/LAC+USC residency programs receive at every level. Dean of the Keck School of Medicine. five-year reaccreditation from ACGME.

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