Joshua Sapkin

Dr. Joshua Sapkin is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), serving as an Associate Residency Director for the LAC+USC Internal Medicine Residency Training Program. He focuses on clinician education, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management, emphasizing patient collaboration in care. His clinical interests include diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia management through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions.

• Affiliations: Keck School of Medicine of USC, LAC+USC Medical Center

Dr. Sapkin prioritizes staying current with medical literature to integrate research into clinical practice. He has received notable awards, including the USC Etz Chaim Tree of Life Award for Compassionate Care (2015) and membership in Alpha Omega Alpha (2011).

His publications include a clinical case report on amiodarone-induced torsades de pointes, reflecting his expertise in cardiology and drug safety. He is committed to training future clinicians, shaping residency programs, and fostering evidence-based medicine.