Category: News

CDU has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
August 17, 2023
CDU Awarded $2 Million Grant From the National Institutes of Health
CDU has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ...
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Charles R. Drew University Opens Newly Remodeled Chemistry Lab
August 15, 2023
CDU Opens Newly Remodeled Chemistry Lab
CDU held a special opening for the newly remodeled Chemistry Instructional Laboratory. The revamped and...
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CDU faculty member Dr. Atul Nakhasi has been appointed as Director of Science & Policy for the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General (OSG). 
August 14, 2023
Dr. Atul Nakhasi Appointed Director of Science and Policy by U.S Surgeon General
CDU faculty member Dr. Atul Nakhasi has been appointed as Director of Science & Policy...
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CDU held a simulated mass casualty event on campus, including crisis actors, to create a learning opportunity for students.
August 10, 2023
Mass Casualty Simulation Prepares Students
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: CDU held a simulated mass casualty event on campus, including crisis actors, to...
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) has been awarded a $2 million multiyear grant from The California Wellness Foundation, strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two organizations. With this grant, Cal Wellness’ total support to CDU over the years reaches nearly $6 million.
August 07, 2023
CDU Awarded $2 Million Grant From The California Wellness Foundation
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) has been awarded a $2 million...
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Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, the First Lady of the Republic of Kenya, paid a visit to the CDU campus as part of the university’s Diplomats on Global Health Disparities series, organized by CDU’s Office of International Affairs. 
July 22, 2023
First Lady of The Republic of Kenya, Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, Visits CDU Campus
Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, the First Lady of the Republic of Kenya, paid a visit...
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CDU welcomed approximately 75 undergraduate students from across the nation to its campus for an exciting and informative Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) Science Day event.
July 17, 2023
CDU Hosts SHPEP Science Day, Inspires Future Medical Leaders
CDU welcomed approximately 75 undergraduate students from across the nation to its campus for an...
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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...
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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...
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) embarked on an extraordinary journey on July 10, 2023, as it welcomed the inaugural cohort of students to its historic MD program.
July 11, 2023
CDU Welcomes Inaugural Cohort to Historic MD Program
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) embarked on an extraordinary journey on...
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