Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), Medical School Student Handbook
This web-based handbook is formatted so that students can access the most up-to-date medical school-specific information using the menu to the left. This web-based document provides access to information about services, resources, policies, and procedures for students. As a part of our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), all programs and university policies and procedures undergo regular monitoring and review.
Currently, the CDU Medical School Student Handbook accurately reflects the institution’s policies at the time of publication. CDU reserves the right to change the policies at any time. Upon its publication, the most recent online version of the Student Handbook supersedes all previous iterations. Students are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and abiding by the CDU’s regulations, procedures, requirements, and deadlines as described in all official publications.
The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions maintains the handbook and welcomes your suggestions in person or by email to comstudentaffairs@cdrewu.edu.
Student Policies & Expectations
- CDU Diversity Policy
- COM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
- CDU Diversity Inclusion Statement
- CDU Affirmative Action Policy
- Non-Discrimination and Harassment in Employment Policy
- Title IX Policy
- CDU Student Responsibility/Professionalism Policy
- CDU Student Code Conduct
- CDU Retaliation Policy
- Supervision of Clinical Experiences Policy
- Mid-Course and Mid-Clerkship Feedback Policy
- Educational Site Assignment Policy
- Clinical Duty Hours Policy
- Academic Status Policy
- Academics
- CDU MD
- Student Handbook
- Student Online Absence Form
- Needlestick Exposure Protocol
- Accreditation & CQI
- Health Providers
- Student Reporting
- Admission FAQs
- Admissions Process
- Application Information
- COM Financial Aid
- The MD Curriculum at CDU
- COM One45 Software
- MD Program Strategic Plan
- Policies and Support Documentation
- Policy and Procedures on Learning Environment and Mistreatment
- CDU MD