Carmen Puliafito

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Carmen Puliafito
Born	Carmen Anthony Puliafito
Nationality	American
Occupation	Ophthalmologist, academic administrator
Known for	Former Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC

Carmen Anthony Puliafito is an American ophthalmologist and academic administrator. He is best known for his tenure as the Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Early Life and Education

Puliafito was born in Buffalo, New York. He attended Harvard University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Harvard Medical School.

Career

Puliafito began his career in ophthalmology, specializing in the treatment of retinal diseases. He has been involved in significant research and has published numerous articles in medical journals.

Dean of Keck School of Medicine

Puliafito served as the Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC from 2007 to 2016. During his tenure, he was credited with increasing the school's research funding and expanding its clinical operations. However, his career at USC ended amid controversy.

Controversies

In 2017, Puliafito was the subject of a series of investigative reports by the Los Angeles Times, which detailed allegations of drug use and other misconduct. These reports led to his resignation from USC and the suspension of his medical license.

Personal Life

Puliafito is married and has children. He has largely remained out of the public eye since the controversies surrounding his career.

See Also

• Keck School of Medicine of USC
• Ophthalmology
• Harvard Medical School