Seth Politano,
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Join year: 2023
2001-2004. Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie FL. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with honors
1996-2000. Brandeis University, Waltham MA. Bachelor of Arts in Biology and American Studies. Minor in Film Studies.
Post-Education Training/Fellowships
2019-2020 Fellow, Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard University, Health Equity Scholars Program
2011-2012 Fellow, Keck School of Medicine at USC Department of Medical EducationTeaching and Learning Fellowship
2009-2010 Fellow, Baylor College of Medicine/UT-Houston, Educational Scholars Fellowship Program
2008-2009 Chief Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
2005-2008 Internal Medicine Residency, University of Texas Medical at Houston
American Board of Internal Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific/Western U.Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Keck School of Medicine of USC. Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine & Associate Residency Director
University of Texas Houston. Clinical Assistant Professor
Keck School of Medicine of USC. Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine & Associate Residency Director
EPIC Curriculum Facilitator
Health Justice/Systems of Care Facilitator
Instructor, Integrated Case Series/USMLE 2 Review
Selection, Interview and Admissions Committee for MD, MD/PhD & OMFS Candidates
Clinical OSCE Advisor CCACC
Student Morning Report Leader
Clinical Procedural Skills Facilitator
Coach, IM Residency Medical Jeopardy Team
IM Residency Board Review Lecturer
Intern Curriculum Lead
PEC Committee Member
Chair, Clinical Competency Committee
University of Texas Houston. Clinical Assistant Professor
Student Morning Report Leader
Clinical Skills Preceptor
Standarized Patient Facilitator
4thYear IM Clerkship Director
PBL Facilitator
Transition to Internship Course
Ethics Small Group Facilitator
CM&R1 Course Lead
Academic Medicine, Diagnostic Reasoning, Curriculum Design, Feedback, Assessment
2021 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2019 Outstanding Teaching in Year IV, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2018 Outstanding Teaching in Year II, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2011-2017 LAC-USC Internal Medicine Residency Attending of the Year Award
2012-2018 USC Department of Medicine, Faculty Teaching Award
2016 Master Teacher Designation, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2016 Outstanding Teaching in Year IV, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2014 Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honors Society Faculty Inductee. Keck SOM
2014 Outstanding Teaching in Year III, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2014 Outstanding Teaching in Year II, Keck School of Medicine of USC
2012 Fellowship Election, Southern California Chapter I, ACP
2010 General Medicine Faculty of the Year Award, UT-Houston
2009 & 2010 Dean’s Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, UT-Houston
2008 Outstanding Resident of the Year Award.University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Internal Medicine
2008 Outstanding Ambulatory Resident of the Year Award.University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Internal Medicine
2006 Outstanding Intern of the Year Award.University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Internal Medicine
2006 Arnold Gold Foundation’s Resident Excellence in Humanism and Teaching Award
2005 Nova Southeastern University Outstanding Graduating Student in Research Award
2005 Psi Sigma Alpha Inductee
2001-2003 Chancellor’s List Award. Nova Southeastern University
Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society
American College of Physicians, Fellow
Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
American Osteopathic Association
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Editorial Boards
2020-Present Editorial Board, Current Concepts in Cancer
2017-Present ACP Doctor’s Dilemma National Question Writer/Reviewer
2013-Present Editorial Board, Journal of Geriatrics and Palliative Care
2012-Present Peer Reviewer, Journal of the American Medical Association
2010-Present Poster reviewer and Judge, Southern California ACP
2008-Present Online Abstract Reviewer for ACP National Meetings
Publications
P Lee, B Fields, T Liang, M Dube, S Politano. Veillonella Bacteremia in Alcoholic Hepatitis. Case Reports Hepatol. Oct 13 2021
B. Fields, G. Matcuk MD, S Politano DO et al. Primary hepatic angiosarcoma: A case-based discussion of unique presentations and extrahepatic manifestations. Current Problems in Cancer: Case Reports. July 13, 2020;8:22
S. Politano, G. Colbert. N Hamiduzzaman, Nephrotic Syndrome. Prim Care: 2020Dec;47(4):597-613.
S Politano & E Hsieh. “Abdominal Pain” IM Essentials. ACP, 2018
Dasgupta R, Koolaee M et al. “Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls, 1st Edition.” Author of chapters Pheochromocytoma, Unstable Angina, Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation and CHF. 2017
G. Rossetti, S. Politano, P. Sarte. “An Effective Quality Improvement Curriculum in a LargeInternal Medicine Residency.” Academic Internal Medicine Insight. Vol 14, Issue 2, 2016
S. Politano and E. Hsieh. "Abdominal Pain" chapter in Internal Medicine Essentials for Students: A Companion to MKSAP® for Students. 2016
Question Writer, Internal in Internal Medicine Essentials for Students: A Companion to MKSAP® for Students. 2016
S Mori, S Politano, and R M Estrada-Y-Martin. “Pneumocystis-associated organizing pneumonia as a manifestation of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in an HIV-infected individual with a normal CD4+ T-cell count following antiretroviral therapy” Int J STD AIDS September 20(9) 662-665.
S Politano, P Pathak, PM Hoff et al “The use of 5-fluorouracil and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) for colorectal cancer is associated with the development of splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia.” Poster Presenter and Virtual Meeting, American Society of Clinical Oncology 2008. J Clin Oncol 26: 2008
S Politano, D Maselli, M Zenali et al. “Bone marrow fibrosis and gelatinous atrophy associated with acute Epstein-Barr virus infection. American journal of hematology. 15 Feb 2008
Elsevier’s USLME Step 2 Prep Series, Medicine and Surgery Sections
Presentations/Invited Talks
AMEE. Introducing a Diagnostic Reasoning Curriculum. 2023
Keynote Speaker. Keck School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony. August 6th 2021.
USC Internal Medicine Grand Rounds "The Highs and Lows of Caffeine Consumption." January 2014
USC Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. "Airline Medicine" May 2013
Cardiovascular Disease in Women - Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment. Presented at the Women's Health Symposium. January 21st, 2012. Los Angeles, CA.