Health & Wellness

USC Student Health offers primary care and specialty care and services, as well as various resources.

Specialty care includes an Acupuncture Clinic, Allergy Clinic, Musculoskeletal Chiropractic Clinic, Dental Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Immunization & Compliance Clinic, Nutrition Services, Occupational Health services, Occupational Therapy services, Travel Clinic, Physical Therapy Clinic and more. Students often need a referral from a primary care physician to see a specialist.

Schedule an appointment online or by calling (213) 740-WELL (9355). If you feel sick after regular business hours, call (213) 740-WELL (9355) to be connected to an on-call physician or nurse.

USC Counseling Services offers a number of resources to help students meet their academic and personal goals, including:

• Immediate support for students in crisis. Schedule a phone consultation online. A USC Kaufman staff or faculty member can also go with you to the counseling center, if you need to be seen immediately.

• Individual counseling on short-term basis.

• Group counseling and workshops.

• Psychiatric Services.

Students taking at least six units will be charged a Student Health Fee, which covers most primary care visits at the Engemann and Eric Cohen Student Health Centers, as well as an initial consultation visit with counseling services, access to RSVP services, X-rays, and wellness services provided by the Office for Wellness and Health Promotion. Some services may have nominal co-payments and fees (i.e. $15 for PT appointments).

The Student Health Fee does not cover services provided outside the Student Health Center. Therefore, you are also required to have health insurance either through the USC Aetna Student Health Plan or your family plan. Billing for consultations and treatment can sometimes be complicated if you do not have the USC Aetna Student Health Plan. However, USC Kaufman's dedicated wellness team will work with you throughout the process.

• Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services (RSVP) provides immediate therapy services for situations related to gender and power-based harm (e.g., sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking). In case of an emergency or if you need immediate assistance, call (213) 740-4900 (after hours, press “0” to speak to an on-call counselor). RSVP on-call counselors aid in discussing medical options, reporting options, and provide crisis support and advocacy.

• For immediate medical support after an assault, you can visit Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, 24/7. The address is 1250 Sixteenth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Call the center directly at (424) 259-7208.

• Please note that a Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services counselor can accompany you, and it is recommended you speak with one of our confidential counselors to guide you through this process. Call (213) 740-4900.

• All content discussed with these counselors will be kept confidential.

Physical Therapy Team (on-site weekly appointments)

• Marisa Hentis PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS (Faculty, USC Kaufman and USC PT)

• Andrew Tai MPT, ACT (Rehab Coordinator, USC Athletics)

• Aimee Diaz PT, DPT, SCS (Director, USC PT)

Keck Orthopedic Team (available by appointment)

• Dr. Seth Gamradt, MD

• Dr. Lara Oberele, MD

Additional Keck Orthopedic Physicians (available by appointment)

• Dr. Jay Lieberman, MD (Chair, Keck Orthopedic Surgery)

• Dr. Raymond Hah, MD (neck/back specialist)

• Dr. Eric Tan, MD (foot/ankle specialist)

• Dr. Alexander Weber, MD (knee/shoulder, hip specialist)

Kaufman Faculty Cross Training Team

• Professor Jennifer Lott (Gyrotonic)

• Professor Gillian Finley (Pilates)

Other Faculty & Student Affairs Representatives

• Kyle Beasley (Admission and Student Services Officer and Wellness Liaison)

One-on-one or two-on-one Gyrotonics and Pilates appointments are available in the Fitness Zone with Professor Gillian Finley and Professor Jennifer Lott.

• To schedule appointments visit http://calendly.com/danceops

• Sick: If you are contagious, have a fever, or another serious illness, you should stay home. Please be sure to email the instructors of all the courses you will be missing. If you are well enough to attend class, you are expected to do so. Review your course syllabi for more information about illnesses and absences.

• Sitting Out: Students who choose to "sit out" in class must complete a Class Observation Form.

• Short-Term Injury Recovery: Students with an injury requiring one to three days of recovery are expected to attend classes and participate in an "injury modified capacity" as determined by the faculty member in conjunction with the Dance Medicine Team.

• Long-Term Injury Recovery: Students than three days of recovery will work with Dr. Marisa Hentis, faculty, and other team members to design a custom Student Injury Recovery Plan (see documents below). This "contract" helps everyone be on the same page.

• Missing Class/Exams: For mental health, physical illness, or sustained injuries, contact Student Support and Advocacy (SSA). They can help you navigate getting excused from your classes, making up exams, and arranging for accommodations when needed. The SSA staff is there as a liaison between you and department representatives, faculty, or staff to ensure that you are receiving the appropriate assistance. The SSA staff is also able to help you through the process of taking a medical leave of absence (LOA).

• Getting Around Campus: Disabled Access to Road Transportation (DART) is a free service that is available to assist USC students, faculty, and staff with temporary mobility issues in getting around campus. Complete an application and submit a doctor's note. This will allow you to schedule your rides in advance between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

The Office for Health Promotion Strategy supports the University of Southern California with health promotion that advances public health, student learning, and the unique USC experience. Please visit the link for current activities and services available.

Trojans Care for Trojans (TC4T) is an initiative within the Office of Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention that empowers USC students, faculty and staff to take action when they are concerned about a fellow Trojan challenged with personal difficulties. On the site, find a private and anonymous request form providing an opportunity for Trojans to help a fellow Trojan Family member.

Student Leave of Absence: Undergraduate students who find it necessary to take time away from their studies may request to take a Leave of Absence with the support of the academic advisor of their major. The Leave of Absence process eases the transition for students, both at the time they take a leave of absence and upon their eventual return to the university. Students who will not return to USC should follow the university's Guidelines for Withdrawal.