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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (Los Angeles, CA)

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Program Overview

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (Los Angeles, CA)

Secondary Deadline
21 days after the date of the supplemental application request letter
Secondary Fee
No fee for supplemental application
FAP Waiver
No
Casper Required
No
Screens Applications
No
Accepts Application Updates
Yes
Mission
The mission of the College of Medicine is to provide education, research and clinical service in the context of community engagement in order to train physician leaders who promote wellness, who provide care with excellence and compassion, and who are committed to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities.

Vision

Have you experienced an uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so, please explain. What did you do to improve? (800 characters maximum)

Values

If you are currently not a full-time student, please list and describe your current activities. (800 characters maximum)

Application Cycles
2026-2027
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)

2. Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

3. Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (800 characters).

4. Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

5. How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

6. Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional
If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional (9999 characters)

7. How did you hear about our the CDU COM program? Optional (9999 characters)

8. How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)

9. If you are reapplying, please describe any new experiences, achievements, or developments since your last application. How have these contributed to your personal, academic, or professional growth?” Optional (400 characters)

2025-2026
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)

2. Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

3. Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (800 characters).

4. Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

5. How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

6. Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional
If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional (9999 characters)

7. How did you hear about our the CDU COM program? Optional (9999 characters)

8. How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)

9. If you are reapplying, please describe any new experiences, achievements, or developments since your last application. How have these contributed to your personal, academic, or professional growth?” Optional (400 characters)

2024-2025
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)

2. Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

3. Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (1200 characters).

4. Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

5. How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

6. Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional

7. If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional

8. How did you hear about our the CDU MD program? Optional

9. How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)

2023-2024
Application Cycle
All questions have a 250-word limit.

1. The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)

2. Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

3. Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (1200 characters)

4. Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

5. How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

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