Dr. Heather Needham

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Heather Needham, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine. She returned to her alma mater, the Keck School of Medicine of USC, to join USC Student Health’s team of primary care physicians in November 2018. Needham has practiced adolescent and young adult medicine previously at Texas Children’s Hospital, where she served as an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and a Master of Public Health with an emphasis on health education and health promotion from the University of Texas. Dr. Needham is dedicated to creating a safe and confidential space for her patients and is passionate about helping young people navigate health and life issues as they transition into adulthood.

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.