HBCU Spotlight

Charles R. Drew University

History of the institution

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, nonprofit, community-founded, student centered University committed to cultivating diverse health professions leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education, clinical service and community engagement. CDU is also a leader in health disparities research with a focus on education, training, treatment and care in cancer, diabetes, cardio-metabolic and HIV/AIDS.

In the five decades since the school was incorporated in 1966, CDU has graduated more than 600 physicians, 1,225 physician assistants and nearly 1,600 other health professionals, as well as training over 2,700 physician specialists through its sponsored residency programs. Its School of Nursing has graduated over 1,300 nursing professionals, including over 950 family nurse practitioners.

CDU has earned designation as a minority-serving institution by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights, and is recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) under Title III B as a Historically Black Graduate Institution (HBGI). The University is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

The CDU Advantage

A distinctive and specialized education that cultivates and develops medical and health professions leaders who are able to conduct and translate empirical works in their drive for social justice and health equity. It has been defined by five characteristics:

research training and engagement;
education in and for social justice and cultural diversity;
global and international education;
community engagement in underserved areas; and
health policy knowledge and advocacy.

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A mission-driven “CDU Advantage” curriculum based on pillars of research, social justice, international exposure, experiential education, and health policy

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

One of only four historically Black medical schools in America and the only Historically Black Graduate Institution west of Texas

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

HBCU/HBGI Spotlight

Charles R. Drew University

History of the institution

The CDU Advantage

Statistics

A mission-driven “CDU Advantage” curriculum based on pillars of research, social justice, international exposure, experiential education, and health policy

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

One of only four historically Black medical schools in America and the only Historically Black Graduate Institution west of Texas

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

One of only four historically Black medical schools in America and the only Historically Black Graduate Institution west of Texas

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is the only HBGI west of the Mississippi.

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HBCU/HBGI Spotlight

Charles R. Drew University

History of the institution

The CDU Advantage

Statistics

A mission-driven “CDU Advantage” curriculum based on pillars of research, social justice, international exposure, experiential education, and health policy

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

One of only four historically Black medical schools in America and the only Historically Black Graduate Institution west of Texas

Ranked the #2 four-year private nonprofit college in the nation for faculty and student diversity, CDU is devoted to creating a world without health disparities

One of only four historically Black medical schools in America and the only Historically Black Graduate Institution west of Texas

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is the only HBGI west of the Mississippi.

What we love

Culture

Education

Community

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