Dr. Sarah Van Orman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarah Van Orman is the Chief Campus Health Officer and Vice President of Health Affairs at the University of Southern California, overseeing student health services. She is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and heads the Division of College Health. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Van Orman previously served as the Executive Director of University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was the past president of the American College Health Association. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Van Orman obtained her B.A. from Carleton College, her M.D. from Mayo Medical School, and her M.M.M. from Carnegie Mellon University, completing her residency at the University of Chicago Hospital and Clinics.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Campus Health Officer

2017-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Oversees USC student health services, including medical, mental health, and health promotion services.

Executive Director

2008-01-01 — 2017-07-31

University Health Services University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Led university health services, enhancing health services for the student body.

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.