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Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian, minority-serving medical and health sciences institution. Located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, CDU has graduated more than 550 medical doctors, 2,500 post-graduate physicians, more than 2,000 physician assistants and hundreds of other health professionals. The only dually designated Historically Black Graduate Institution and Hispanic Serving Health Professions School in the U.S., CDU is recognized as a leader in translational and health inequities research, specifically with respect to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health, and HIV/AIDS. Recently, the CDU/UCLA medical program was named the best performer in the University of California System with respect to producing outstanding underrepresented minority physicians by the Greenlining Institute.

CDUโ€™s Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program has achieved 10 years of preparing motivated students for careers...
10/19/2026

CDUโ€™s Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program has achieved 10 years of preparing motivated students for careers in medicine, biomedical research, public health, and other health professions.

As the program enters its second decade, its commitment to preparing students for opportunities across the biomedical sciences and health professions remains strong.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Scienceโ€™s College of Science and Health (COSH) is celebrating an incredible milestone as the Master of Science in ...

10/17/2026

The stage was set, the music was live, and the energy was unmatched. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽท

We are still feeling the rhythm of Jazz at Drew as we thank our performers, attendees, and supporters! ๐Ÿ’›

10/15/2026

After immigrating to the United States from the Dominican Republic, Saimon Acevedo Ortiz MD โ€™28 saw firsthand the challenges his family and community faced finding healthcare that understood their language and cultural needs.

Now, he aims to make healthcare more accessible for the communities he serves.

For Saimon Acevedo MD โ€™28, the path to medicine is personal. After immigrating from the Dominican Republic, he saw first...
10/15/2026

For Saimon Acevedo MD โ€™28, the path to medicine is personal. After immigrating from the Dominican Republic, he saw firsthand the barriers his family faced finding healthcare providers who understood their language and cultural backgrounds.

Now, he hopes to reduce those barriers and create an environment where patients feel understood and comfortable seeking care.

๐Ÿ“ฐ: https://www.cdrewu.edu/student-spotlight-saimon-acevedo-ortiz-28/

The music, the energy, the community. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽทFrom the incredible performances to the vibes of our crowd, Jazz at Drew brought...
10/14/2026

The music, the energy, the community. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽท

From the incredible performances to the vibes of our crowd, Jazz at Drew brought South Los Angeles together for a memorable celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined the Jazz at Drew party! ๐Ÿ’›

Thank you to our Silver, Bronze, Marketplace Sponsors, as well as our Community Partners and In-Kind Supporters, for the...
10/10/2026

Thank you to our Silver, Bronze, Marketplace Sponsors, as well as our Community Partners and In-Kind Supporters, for their support of Jazz at Drew 2026 as we celebrate music, community, and 60 years of CDU! ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽถ

Thank you to our Jazz at Drew 2026 Gold Sponsor, The Weingarten Family, for their support!๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Get your tickets and be par...
10/10/2026

Thank you to our Jazz at Drew 2026 Gold Sponsor, The Weingarten Family, for their support!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Get your tickets and be part of this special day: https://www.cdrewu.edu/60th/jazz-at-drew/

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, St. John's Community Health, for their support of Jazz at Drew 2026. ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽถGrab your tickets ...
10/09/2026

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, St. John's Community Health, for their support of Jazz at Drew 2026. ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽถ

Grab your tickets and join us for an unforgettable day of music: https://www.cdrewu.edu/60th/jazz-at-drew/

10/08/2026

Congratulations, Eimar Ixtlilco MD โ€˜30! ๐Ÿฉบโœจ

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