CDU HCOP Program
Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders from Under-Resourced Communities
Overview
The Charles R. Drew University (CDU) Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) supports students from under-resourced communities in pursuing careers in healthcare.
Participants gain hands-on experience, professional development, mentorship, and scholarship support. They also engage in community service and build networks within the health professions.
Being selected for the HCOP Ambassador Program or HCOP Summer Institute reflects a student’s commitment to academic success, career readiness, and community impact.
Programs
CDU HCOP provides two distinct program pathways, each with a specialized curriculum and targeted opportunities, designed to support students pursuing careers in healthcare.
- CDU HCOP Ambassador Program
- A year-round program providing in-depth training, leadership development, and direct exposure to health career pathways.
- CDU HCOP Summer Institute
- An intensive summer experience focused on academic preparation, clinical shadowing, and skills-building to enhance college and career readiness.
