Dr. Bright Zhou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bright Zhou, MD, MS, is a family medicine physician at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He provides primary care to patients of diverse ages and backgrounds, offering compassionate and respectful medical care. Zhou's unique experiences as an archaeologist, musician, scientist, and actor inform his approach to understanding patients' individual circumstances. His expertise encompasses advocacy in LGBTQ+ health, immigrant health, and mental health issues. He has held leadership roles in various state and national family medicine organizations, including the California Association of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians. As a trilingual physician fluent in Mandarin and Spanish, Zhou is deeply invested in enhancing patient care and medical education through research. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented his findings at conferences across the United States and Canada. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Zhou enjoys reading, reflecting, learning, and singing.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Keck School of Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

Provides clinical education and mentoring to future healthcare providers, alongside direct patient care.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.