Kevin G. Phung, MD, EdD
Associate Dean of Admissions
Assistant Professor, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Education
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4pm-5:30pm PST
Workshop Description:
Applying to medical school is not just about grades and test scores—it is about building a mission-driven path that reflects your values, your growth, and your commitment to serving others. This workshop is designed for community college and university premed students who want a clearer understanding of how to become a strong, competitive applicant for the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Kevin G. Phung, MD, EdD, Associate Dean of Admissions and Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Education, will share insight into what makes an application stand out, including academic preparation, service, leadership, clinical experiences, resilience, and alignment with a school’s mission. He will also discuss how to present your story with authenticity, purpose, and professionalism across your application materials and interviews. You can come, ask your questions and get answers in a supportive, student-centered environment designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Most importantly, come hear directly from the source instead of second-hand or bad information or people who have no clue about the admission process. Leave inspired, informed, and better prepared to shape your future in medicine.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Kevin Phung has a life-long passion for education and is committed to medical student and resident training. Dr. Phung is a graduate of UC Berkeley, majoring in Molecular Cell Biology, commonly known as MCB. After completing his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco, and his Ob/Gyn residency training at UC San Diego, Dr. Phung joined the faculty of the Keck School of Medicine of USC as an Assistant Professor in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2016. Dr. Phung will be completing his Doctorate in Education (EdD) from USC Rossier School of Education, with his dissertation focused on surgical coaching.
He is currently the Clerkship Director of the Ob/Gyn Clerkship and Assistant Dean of Admissions at Keck School of Medicine. He is a two-time winner of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (2014, 2016), as well as the APGO Excellence in Teaching Award (2018, 2023).
In 2020, Dr. Phung was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society by vote of the Class of 2020 AOA Chapter and was also the recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award. He is a graduate of the APGO Surgical Education Scholars Program (2020) and has a special interest in minimally invasive treatment of gynecologic conditions, including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. At the 2024 commencement, Dr. Phung was awarded the Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award for Clinical Science, as voted by the graduating class.
Register for Free:
What: From PreMed to Keck USC: How to Build a Strong, Mission-Driven Application
When: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 4 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
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