Dr. Sean Hickey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sean Hickey is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He specializes in anesthesia and serves as the Associate Medical Director in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). His research and clinical interests focus on multidisciplinary approaches to emergency medical care, particularly in critical situations such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. He actively engages in educating future clinicians in best practices for emergency response and has contributed to various publications in the field, elucidating his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. His contributions to academia and the medical community have solidified his role as an essential educator and clinician in emergency medicine.

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.