DONNA ELLIOTT
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Medical Education (Educational Scholar); Vice Dean for Medical Education; Chair, Department of Medical Education
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. Donna Elliott, who joined the faculty of the Keck School of Medicine of USC as a pediatric nephrologist in 1989, now oversees all clinical training at the medical school which includes the programs for the medical doctors, physician assistants, speech and language pathologists and nurse anesthetists. As vice dean, Dr. Elliott is involved in many aspects of the school’s administration including admissions, student affairs, academic support, curriculum development and diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Keck School of Medicine.
Dr. Elliott earned a doctorate degree in education while on the faculty at the medical school, to improve her skills as she took on increasing roles in medical education and student affairs. This background is unusual among administrators in medical schools and has given her unique expertise in her role as chair of the Department of Medical Education, where she oversees the training and assessment of faculty members.
