Seth Politano,

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.