Category: College of Medicine

Rendering of the Health Professions Education Building, a 60,000 GSF state-of-the art academic building that will house the University’s newly accredited medical degree program.
May 01, 2024
The California Endowment Awards CDU $3 Million for the College of Medicine and Health Professions Education Building
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) has been awarded a $3 million...
Aerial image of CDU campus building, HBCU
April 26, 2024
CDU’s PM&R Residency Program Awarded ACGME Accreditation
CDU’s newly proposed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency Program has successfully achieved accreditation from...
April 12, 2024
CDU Welcomes New MD Students with Dynamic Accepted Students Day
The College of Medicine at CDU recently hosted an Accepted Students Day for the second...
Over two dozen graduating medical students gathered on the CDU campus in South LA with friends, family, faculty and supporters to participate in Match Day 2024.
March 15, 2024
CDU Celebrates Match Day 2024
Over two dozen graduating medical students gathered on the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine...
College of Medicine medical students during Commencement
March 06, 2024
Sutter Health and CDU Partner to Address Physician Shortage and Health Inequities Across California
Sutter Health, one of the nation’s largest integrated health care systems, and Charles R. Drew...
Sabrina Montgomery is a student in the inaugural CDU 4-year Medical Degree program.
February 20, 2024
CDU Spotlight: Sabrina Montgomery, College of Medicine
Sabrina Montgomery is a student in the inaugural CDU 4-year Medical Degree program. Montgomery, who...
Dr. Arthur W. Fleming poses in front of the classroom named after him
December 18, 2023
Classroom Named After Dr. Arthur Fleming
University leaders, faculty, and staff gathered in the Cobb building for a special unveiling ceremony...
Dr. Ellen L. Rothman, Chief Medical Officer, MLK Jr. Outpatient Center and Professor of Pediatrics visited CDU to speak with the College of Medicine’s new 4-year MD program’s inaugural class. 
July 25, 2023
Dr. Ellen L. Rothman Speaks to MD Program Students
Dr. Ellen L. Rothman, Chief Medical Officer, MLK Jr. Outpatient Center and Professor of Pediatrics...
The inaugural class of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) 4-year MD program, residents, and College of Medicine leadership made a memorable appearance at the July 11 meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
July 14, 2023
CDU Students Attend Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Meeting
The inaugural class of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) 4-year MD...
The four CDU students awarded the L.A. Care Elevating the Safety Net scholarships are Alexander Afewerk, Lule DeShields, Berenice Elizarraraz and Sigry Ortiz Flores. All four are part of the inaugural cohort of the brand new CDU Four-Year MD program.
July 12, 2023
L.A. Care Health Plan Awards Full Medical School Scholarships for 4 CDU Students
L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, proudly announced the recipients...