Dr. Janice Tramel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janice Tramel, MS-HPE, PA-C Emeritus, is a California native who completed her vocational nursing and registered nursing program prior to graduating from the USC Primary Care Physician Assistant Program in 1977. She joined the PA Program in September 1979 and held several key positions, including Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Program Director, and Associate Director of CME Programs. From July 2013 to 2017, she served as Director of Clinical Education and assumed PA-C Emeritus status with the NCCPA on January 1, 2017. Mrs. Tramel is currently a clinical coordinator and course director for clinical rotations in surgery and emergency medicine. She has extensive experience in PA education and has been actively involved in professional activities at local, state, and national levels. Her research interests focus on the evaluation of PA student performance, faculty development, learning styles, and educational methodology. Over her career spanning 37 years, she has worked in underserved medical communities, contributing to family medicine and women's health. Mrs. Tramel has received several awards for her dedication and service in PA education, including the Pi Alpha Award and the Bertha Oliver Memorial Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

1979-09-01 — Present

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Clinical coordinator and course director for clinical rotations in surgery and emergency medicine, involved in PA education at local, state, and national levels.

Awards

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Pi Alpha Award Recipient

2012-01-01
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Bertha Oliver Memorial Award

2007-01-01

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.