Dr. Carolyn Kaloostian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carolyn Kaloostian, MD, MPH, graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Doctor of Medicine degree, an Executive Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management, and a Global Health Certificate. She completed her family medicine residency at USC-CHMC FM Residency from 2009 to 2012, followed by fellowships in Geriatrics at UCLA in 2013 and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Cedars-Sinai/VA in 2014. Dr. Kaloostian has a strong commitment to community service, advancing medical knowledge, and increasing access to preventive care. She has been actively involved with the Armenian Bone Marrow Registry and has served as vice-chair of the Resident-Fellow Committee at the American Medical Association from 2010 to 2012. Her research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, addressing topics such as cognitive status in preoperative settings and the impact of nutrition on healthcare costs for outpatients. Dr. Kaloostian is fluent in multiple dialects of Armenian and is also well-versed in medical Spanish.

Research Interests

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.