CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program

CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program

The historic CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program (MEP) is a testament to our commitment to excellence in medical education, emphasizing scholarship, compassion, and service. The MEP  has nurtured future medical leaders dedicated to advancing healthcare in underserved areas, both domestically and internationally, each year since its first class entered in 1981. The MEP set the foundation for the new medical school at CDU and is the basis for the new Health Equity Pathway at UCLA.

The last cohort of the MEP began its four-year journey fall 2023. Although we are no longer accepting applications for new cohorts, CDU cherishes the legacy of all students who have participated and are participating in this program, and who we count as alumni.

Students interested in earning an MD degree from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science are invited to apply to CDU’s new medical school’s our new medical school’s MD program. 

Current MD Program
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At a Glance

  • 120 credit hours
  • 4 -year completion time  
  • On-campus format
  • Community Focus

Program Start Dates

The UCLA CDU MD Program is no longer accepting applications
we look forward to graduating our last cohort in 2027.

Clinical Experiences

Students in the CDU /UCLA Medical Education Program complete clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
  • Kedren Community Health Center
I am very thankful for the experiences and opportunities that were opened for me because of Charles R. Drew University.”
Hazel Mary Danggoec , DNP, RN, CNL

Career Options

Students who complete the entry-level Master of Science in Nursing program pursue careers as a:

  • General Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician
  • Internal Medicine Subspecialties 
  • Pediatrics
  • General Surgery 
  • Orthopedics
  • Urology 
  • Radiology 
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
  • Psychiatry 
  • Neurology 
  • Emergency Medicine 

Questions? Contact Us.

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Deborah B. Prothrow-Stith, MD
Dean, College of Medicine
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Daphne Calmes
Asso Dean, Student Affrs

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Accreditation

The Doctor of Medicine program has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).  

LCME | Liaison Committee On Medical Education