Dr. Orly Bell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Orly Bell, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Keck Medicine USC and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Bell is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages, with a strong focus on women’s health, reproductive health, family planning, contraception, and preventive medicine. She is passionate about delivering patient-centered care and empowering patients' voices in their medical care. Dr. Bell has a notable academic interest in clinic-based financial services aimed at low-income prenatal patients, as well as health-related social risk factors. She has contributed to various publications, including works on medical-financial partnerships and the impact of social rank feedback on adolescent girls' decision-making processes. Dr. Bell earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is enthusiastic about continuing her service to diverse communities in Los Angeles.

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.