Located in South Los Angeles, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private institution renowned for its unwavering commitment to health equity, social justice, and addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities. The university delivers exceptional health sciences education through its Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing, College of Medicine, and College of Science and Health, offering standout programs in nursing, medicine, physician assistant studies, and public health. As one of only four historically Black medical schools in the nation and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, CDU fosters a tight-knit, deeply mission-driven campus culture centered on service and diversity. Students gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience directly embedded within the local community, preparing them to become compassionate healthcare leaders in urban medicine.
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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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