Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

🎉 We welcomed the next cohort of students into CDU’s RadTech program this week with a lineup of orientation events!

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program is a 21-month journey that combines didactic instruction with practical experience, providing a solid foundation in the art and science of using radiation to capture images of tissues, organs, bones, and blood vessels of the human body. Our program offers students the unique opportunity to experience all facets of radiology imaging. 🌟🩻

Learn more at https://www.cdrewu.edu/academics/program/associate-of-science-radiologic-technology/

🌟 Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Jose Torres-Ruiz!

With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Torres-Ruiz is ready to lead our university into an exciting new chapter. We’re thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the incredible impact he will have on our community.

We hosted an event on campus today to welcome him to the University. 💛 🖤

Who is headlining Jazz at Drew on 9/21? You’ll find out on 9/1 when we reveal the superstar act who will light up the stage!

Stay tuned for the big announcement and get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Norman Brown, The Lao Tizer Band ft. Eric Marienthal, DW3, Erin Stevenson Music, and more.🎷🎶

🎟: https://www.cdrewu.edu/jazz-at-drew/

Bloomberg gives $600 million to four Black medical schools' endowments Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies says it will give $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools.

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a historic $75 million gift to CDU, the largest in our University's history. This funding is part of a new $600 million initiative to bolster the endowments of the nation’s four Historically Black Medical Schools.

The new funding will increase the size of CDU’s endowment, representing a truly transformational moment in the history of our university and an important investment in the future of healthcare.

Thank you, Bloomberg Philanthropies!

Read more: https://www.cdrewu.edu/charles-r-drew-university-of-medicine-and-science-announces-largest-gift-in-its-history-from-bloomberg-philanthropies/

Happy 58th Birthday, CDU! 🥳🎉 The Charles R. Drew Postgraduate Medical School (CDU’s original name) was incorporated in the State of California as a private, non-profit education institution on August 3, 1966.

The Project STRIDE and ExStRM Research Training Programs held their Summer Research Symposium for their high school and undergraduate students. The students presented their summer projects and received feedback from CDU faculty, staff, and community members.

With mentorship from CDU faculty and students, these programs aim to increase the number of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students in the research and health sciences pipeline.

Congratulations to these future scientists and researchers! 🎉🔬

August is National Wellness Month! Prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self. Let's commit to wellness together! ✨ 💛

Thank you, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, for inviting the second cohort of students in CDU's historic MD program to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors meeting. We appreciate your support for our future healthcare professionals. 🙌✨

The Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program concluded its second fellowship cohort by holding its 2nd Annual Research Symposium.

This event highlighted the exceptional work of the 22 fellows who presented their research abstracts alongside the impressive thesis work of master's Biomedical Sciences students. 🧬📚

Welcome to our newest nursing students! CDU College of Nursing hosted their New Student Orientation for the Prelicensure and Pre-Nursing programs on campus.

📚✨They received a special gift — Dr. Charles R. Drew's biography, signed by his daughter and key CDU staff member, Sylvia Drew Ivie.

Welcome to the CDU family! 💛

CDU's State of the University Address is on August 27th at 11 a.m.! Join us as President and CEO Dr. David M. Carlisle delivers this year's theme, "Community Founded: Standing our Ground." The event will be followed by a groundbreaking ceremony for CDU's Health Professions Education Building.

🗣 Don't miss this inspiring event that highlights our commitment and resilience. Register: https://www.cdrewu.edu/sotu/

CDU celebrated the legacy of Master Doll Artist Floyd Bell with an event featuring his "American Heritage Collection" and other historical dolls he's created over the past 40 years, which will remain on display at CDU.

Thank you, Mr. Bell, for sharing your artistry with us! 💛🙏

Our latest Jazz at Drew flyer! We are revealing our headlining act on September 1st. You won't want to miss it!

Get your Jazz at Drew tickets now for the 9/21 concert before they are gone. 🎶✨

🎟️: https://www.cdrewu.edu/jazz-at-drew/

Fesia Davenport , CEO of Los Angeles County, visited the campus to familiarize our new medical students with Los Angeles County and Service Planning Area-6 (SPA-6) in which CDU is located.

Thank you for the invaluable insight, Ms. Davenport! ✨💛

A reminder to finish your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)! Keep it moving with information and resources at www.finishFAFSA.com.

CDU celebrated our inaugural Admit Day for newly admitted CDU students to network, tour the campus, learn about the resources available, and prepare for the fall semester.

Welcome, Mighty Lions! 💛🦁🖤

Thank you, L.A. Care Health Plan, for awarding full medical school scholarships to 4 exceptional CDU MD Program students as part of the Elevating the Safety Net program!

It’s great working together to tackle the doctor shortage, address diversity in the medical workforce, and build a healthier future for our communities. 💛 🖤

Local resident selected for full-tuition medical school scholarship from Sutter Health Solano County resident Derrick Agbemenu is among five recipients to begin studies this summer as part of the class of 2028.

📢 CDU Pipeline Programs is now accepting applications for the Saturday Science Academy II, a 8-week STEMM Program for PK-12th grade students. This fall, all applicants will receive a $25 registration discount! ✨🔬

Visit our website or email [email protected] for more information.

🎉🩺 Congratulations to CDU MD Program Cohort 2 students on your White Coat Ceremony! We are incredibly proud of your dedication and commitment to the medical profession. Donning your white coat is the beginning of an exciting journey filled with learning, compassion, and service. Welcome to the CDU family! 💛🖤

Congrats to our second cohort of medical students for completing their first week at CDU! Your journey has just begun, and we couldn't be more excited to have you on our campus. 🩺✨

Tomorrow marks another milestone with your White Coat Ceremony! Catch it live tomorrow at 10 a.m. on our YouTube channel. [https://www.youtube.com/live/12TokRhcIwI?si=oxoPlWFAFhmvUl28]

Sutter Health and Charles R. Drew University Announce First Student Scholarship Cohort Under New Partnership | Vitals First five of 25 California students will enter the university’s medical school with full-tuition scholarships, academic support and experiential learning opportunities from Sutter Health SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sutter Health, one of the nation’s largest integrated health care systems, and Charle...

Welcome to the second cohort of students in CDU's historic MD program! We are thrilled to have you on campus as you embark on this exciting journey toward becoming compassionate and skilled medical professionals.

Here's to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, growth, and making a positive impact on our community. 🩺💛