Dr. Liv Hagstrom

Biography

Liv Hagstrom-Burch, PA-C, MPH, is a skilled physician assistant with extensive healthcare experience spanning decades. She received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and completed the Yale Norwalk PA surgical residency program. Her clinical work encompasses surgical specialties, cardiovascular medicine, emergency medicine, and ICU experience. Relocating to Los Angeles in 2010, Liv completed her Master of Public Health degree with a Global Health certification from UCLA. Liv’s dedication to the field extends to her clinical role in delivering high-quality patient care. Her professional trajectory includes advancing healthcare education as an adjunct faculty member in the Primary Care PA Program at USC for a decade, and she will join the faculty full-time as a clinical instructor in 2024. With a substantial background and expertise, she brings a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and procedural skills to the PA program and is excited to contribute to the academic development of future clinicians. Alongside her accomplishments, Liv has served on volunteer surgical missions, demonstrating her commitment to community service and advocacy leadership as part of the American Academy of PAs. Her passion for excellence, coupled with her diverse skill set and leadership qualities, make her a valuable asset to the USC PA Program.

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