<p>"The minor in health care studies is multidisciplinary in approach, offering students a glimpse into research and clinical practice, as well as the social, economic and political issues surrounding health care. While students will take core sciences courses in biology and chemistry, they will also study contemporary issues in health care, such as studying the legal issues and business challenges of running a successful health care practice.</p>
<p>The students will have the opportunity to take specialized elective courses in neuroanatomy, histology, surgery, emergency medicine, and wilderness and survival medicine. In addition, a course in directed biomedical research will enable students to craft their own hypothesis-driven projects and work in some of the field’s leading laboratories and hospitals.</p>
<p>As health sciences minors, the undergraduates will not only have the opportunity to take courses at the Keck School, they will also have the chance to receive basic clinical experiences at Keck Medical Center of USC, Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, as well as a number of other affiliate sites.</p>
<p>“This program sets a new standard for pre-medical undergraduate education,” said Carmen A. Puliafito, dean of the Keck School. “The faculty at the Keck School is looking forward to welcoming our first undergraduate students and also to working side by side with our colleagues on the University Park Campus.”</p>
<p>[USC</a> News](<a href=“http://news.usc.edu/#!/article/40828/usc-offers-new-undergraduate-health-sciences-minor/]USC”>http://news.usc.edu/#!/article/40828/usc-offers-new-undergraduate-health-sciences-minor/)</p>
<p>For details, visit dornsife.usc.edu/minor-in-health-care-studies/</p>
<p>If I were considering or hoping to apply to Med School , I would jump at the chance to go to USC for my UG degree because of this new program!</p>