Alumni Success Stories
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Antoinette Alugbue I gained so much experience during the post-bacc. I prefer to learn in small groups and the small classroom settings gave me a more personalized learning experience. I was able to ask questions and immediately get them answered. Professors were always available in person, and I benefited from it. All of my science professors repeatedly told my classes that if medical school was our goal, each one us will be able to get there. I got a hands on research experience that allowed me to apply what I was learning in the classroom, not only in the laboratory, but in the community. It was through my research that I began to understand the causes of health disparities. I consider the faculty that I met during my research experiences to be lifelong mentors. |
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Joshua Anderson My time in the CDU Post Bacc Program was very rewarding. I enjoyed all of my classes and professors very much. There were many requirements for this program, making it very difficult and definitely a time crunch, however, I believe it better prepared me for medical school. |
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Wonder Edem I was challenged in new ways at CDU. Needless to say, staff and faculty were all there to support me along the way. Whatever my needs were, they made sure to help me if it personal or academic. |
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Antonio Flores Like many other premed schools, CDU provides you with all the tools you need to accomplish your goals. Unlike many other schools, CDU gives you endless support with staff and fellow students who genuinely want you to succeed. It is true what we all say when you enter CDU, that here we are all like family. Once you join the CDU family, you are part of it for life. |
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Veronica Gonzalez From my participation in this program, I realized that Charles R. Drew has a commitment to helping underserved communities, unmatched by other programs I’ve researched. During my time here, I’ve found a supportive faculty that is truly invested in the success of their students. The small class setting allowed me to fully grasp difficult concepts and get real-time feedback from my professors. During my undergraduate education, there was no premedical advisor that I could turn to for guidance. Having an advisor this time, I felt confident in the progress I was making and felt supported throughout the entire application process. Despite the competitive nature of the medical field, I developed a strong support network of driven peers within my cohort. From its mission to supportive staff, I strongly believe that this program has prepared me to become the physician I want to be—one who is attuned to the needs of their community. |