Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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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 Historic

ally 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.

Dr. Charles R. Drew (June 3, 1904 - April 1, 1950), a brilliant African-American physician, dreamed of establishing a sc...
06/03/2026

Dr. Charles R. Drew (June 3, 1904 - April 1, 1950), a brilliant African-American physician, dreamed of establishing a school where Black physicians and future health professionals could learn, train, and lead.

Today and every day, CDU honors the medical visionary and trailblazer whose name we proudly carry.

06/01/2026

CDU Grad Cam: Message Edition 📸🎓 Full grad cam in our bio!

05/31/2026

Anything can happen during medical school. Our MD grads tell us what they thought they would specialize in and where they ended up matching.

53 years ago this week, CDU's MEDEX/Physician Assistant Program, the first of its kind in CA, graduated its inaugural cl...
05/28/2026

53 years ago this week, CDU's MEDEX/Physician Assistant Program, the first of its kind in CA, graduated its inaugural class of 21 students.

Created in response to a nationwide shortage of primary care physicians, the PA profession developed when former Navy Hospital Corpsmen were trained in an accelerated medical curriculum modeled after World War II-era training.

This , we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in service to our country. Today, we reflect on t...
05/25/2026

This , we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in service to our country. Today, we reflect on their sacrifice, courage, and enduring legacy.

Nearly 400 CDU graduates crossed the stage at the CDU's 42nd Annual Commencement Ceremony, celebrating years of hard wor...
05/24/2026

Nearly 400 CDU graduates crossed the stage at the CDU's 42nd Annual Commencement Ceremony, celebrating years of hard work, perseverance, and purpose.

Congratulations to the Mighty Lions Class of 2026!

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Jimmy H. Hara, MD, FAAFP, P...
05/16/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Jimmy H. Hara, MD, FAAFP, Professor of Family Medicine in our College of Medicine and former Interim Associate Dean.

A dedicated physician, educator, mentor, and advocate, Dr. Hara devoted his life to advancing family medicine, mentoring generations of physicians, and serving underserved communities across Los Angeles.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family, his colleagues, and all who were touched by his life and work.

📰: https://www.cdrewu.edu/news/in-memoriam-dr-jimmy-h-hara-md-faafp/

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