{"id":244,"date":"2025-11-11T13:03:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T21:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:50:09","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Dornsife Pre-Med Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Every Patient Has a Story. 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Rooted in the liberal arts, you\u2019ll take advanced courses over a four-year period exploring a broad spectrum of ideas that reflect the complexity of human wellbeing and inspire you to reimagine the future of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/scientific-discoveries-1-768x768.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/scientific-discoveries-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/scientific-discoveries-1-768x768.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Male student holding brain scan device\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n        \n          \n          \n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--editorial-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--editorial-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"cards-container\">\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/program-information\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Program Information\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/program-information-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/program-information-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Lab equipment, microscope, beakers icon on yellow background\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/program-information\/\" >\n                  \n                    Program Information\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USC Dornsife Pre-Med Academy is a challenging four year series of academic experiences that supports your growth as a future physician. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/program-information\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/right-for-you\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Is the Dornsife Pre-Med Academy Right For You?\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/pre-med-academy-right-for-you-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/pre-med-academy-right-for-you-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"Network of people icon on yellow background\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/right-for-you\/\" >\n                  \n                    Is the Dornsife Pre-Med Academy Right For You?\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Advanced coursework and purpose-driven preparation. Here&#8217;s what you can expect in the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/right-for-you\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n        <div class=\"card\">\n\n          \n                                      \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/application-process\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about How to Apply\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/how-to-apply-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/how-to-apply-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 23vw, (min-width:768px) 39vw, 83vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"healthcare cross in a chat bubble icon on yellow background\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"text-container\">\n            \n                            <h3>\n                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/application-process\/\" >\n                  \n                    How to Apply\n\n                                      <\/a>\n                                  <\/h3>\n            \n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Everything you need to know about the application process, eligibility requirements, and important deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/application-process\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--signup-form dark\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--signup-form\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"text-image-container\">\n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Want to know more about the Dornsife Pre-Med Academy?\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>View our FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/faqs\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Frequently Asked Questions\"  \n>\n    Frequently Asked Questions \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/37382562440_4a921ee978_b-900x600.avif\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/premed-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/495\/2025\/11\/37382562440_4a921ee978_b-900x600.avif 900w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  alt=\"A female student wearing a lab coat in a science lab holds a blue notebook with the words Laboratory Notebook on the cover.\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":273,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-244","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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