Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science has received two grants from Cedars-Sinai to help the South Los Angeles medical and health professions university address physician and other health professional shortages, as well as health disparities in chronically underserved communities.  ... read more »

Depression affects more than 12 million women in the United States annually, according to Mental Health America; and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, African American women are at the highest risk for experiencing major depression. ... read more »

Depression affects more than 12 million women in the United States annually, according to Mental Health America; and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, African American women are at the highest risk for experiencing major depression. ... read more »

  On this day June 3, 1904, Dr. Charles Drew, pioneering physician, surgeon, and medical researcher was born in Washington D.C. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. ... read more »

We take a look back on what happened on and around the Crenshaw District in 2018 ... read more »

Homecoming Weekend featured two days of events designed to attract, educate and entertain CDU’s core audiences that are part of CDU’s diverse mission ... read more »

The hour-long public television documentary details the story of the struggle to secure equal and adequate access to healthcare for all Americans ... read more »

Esteemed panel of politicians, community leaders ruminate on ways to increase diversity in the health workforce at CDU’s third annual President’s Breakfast.  ... read more »

Cute Kids and High Achievers (Including Harvard and Yale admits)! ... read more »

Services available through Charles R. Drew University and Martin Luther King, Jr., Outpatient Center campuses. ... read more »

Fundraiser for Students Will Recognize Heirs of Namesake Charles R. Drew, Honorable Mark Ridley-Thomas, Chairman, LA County Board of Supervisors, and Dr. Wilbert Jordan, Founder and Director of the Oasis Clinic ... read more »

The number of available first-year (PGY-1) positions rose to 28,849, 989 more than last year ... read more »

Stroke remains the third leading cause of death in the United States accounting for about 1 in every 18 deaths ... read more »

A little over fifty years ago, the Watts community revolted. After decades of neglect, brave leaders and neighbors rose up to demand solutions to the inequities that afflicted our community. The revolt was for a better future for the current residents, their children, and the generations to come. Ultimately, they demanded that our community should be one where residents have access to resources they need to thrive. ... read more »

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is deeply saddened to announce the death of Dr. M. Alfred Haynes, President Emeritus and former Dean. He passed away on February 8, 2016 after battling a long illness. ... read more »