What is Southland?

We ​welcome you to the 54th Annual Southland Pre-Med Conference hosted by Alpha Epsilon Delta, USC's premier pre-medical honor society. The Southland Conference is AED's largest annual networking event designed to give students the opportunity to network with some of the best physicians in Los Angeles. In addition, students can learn more about the pre-med process through our physician-led workshops. This event is open not only to AED members but to all pre-medical students at USC who have a desire to learn more about the medical journey. 

Relationships created here with quality physicians provide valuable guidance as we embark on a career in medicine. When hearing them share their valuable experiences, knowledge, and time, we receive a unique level of insight into the medical profession. It is also a great opportunity to meet physicians who can provide potential shadowing, research opportunities, and letters of recommendation. Admission and lunch is provided free of charge, and students have the opportunity to obtain raffles & prizes such as a 50% discount on MCAT prep. 

- Meri Isayan & Amanda Shen, AED Networking Chairs
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Keynote speaker

​Dr. Steven Giannotta
Having joined the USC faculty in 1980, Dr. Steven Giannotta, M.D., is now a professor and the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Giannotta is known for his immense expertise in cerebrovascular disease of the brain and spinal cord, as well as research of cerebral blood flow and cerebral protection from ischemia. 
Dr. Steven Giannotta has also treated more than 1,000 intracranial aneurysms, removed more than 400 acoustic neuromas and developed new surgical techniques. Dr. Giannotta will be sharing with us his personal journey through medicine, across the many roles he has played as student, physician, teacher and researcher.

About Alpha Epsilon Delta

AED is USC's premier pre-medical honor society, which is dedicated to offering guidance and insight for students aspiring to pursue medicine. Through AED, students not only gain invaluable knowledge about the medical school application process, but also a community, by  pursuing two different memberships: associate and full-time. In order to become a full-time member, students must be of at least sophomore standing and go through an application and interview process. To learn more about what AED can do for you, please visit www.usc-aed.com

RSVP HERE:
Admission | Free
Lunch Provided!
Contact us: aedusc.southland@gmail.com