HEALTH INFORMATICS
THE CDU UNIQUE ADVANTAGE : CORE CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
The CDU Advantage is a defining set of characteristics of our education , which is a promise of specialized education that cultivates medical and health leaders able to conduct and translate empirical works in their never-ending quest for health equity .
Research Experience / Undergraduate Thesis Social Justice / Cultural Diversity Education Global‐International Experience : Comparative Health Disparities
Experiential Education‐Underserved Community Engagement Health Policy : Socio‐Political‐Economic Dynamics of Health
Psychiatric / Mental Health
Internal Med
ENT
DNP MD PhD DPA
Family Nurse Practioner
Primary Care Pediatrics Family Med
Emergency Anesth Derm ID
Psych Neuro
Surgery Ortho Oral / Max
OB / GYN Gastro Nephro Endo
Biomedical Sciences Physician Assistant
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FNP
ELM
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MSN |
PMHNP |
Genetic Counseling
MS
Informatics
Biomedical Sci . Clinical Lab . Sci .
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MHS Physician Assistant |
MPH
Urban Health Disparities
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RN-BSN
Radiologic Science
2-3 Year BS
2-3 Year AS
Radiologic Technology
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Transfer Students
Accelerated BS
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Pre-Physical Therapy Biomedical Science Pre-Pharmacy Athletic Training Sports Medicine Pre-Medicine Nutrition Science Health Administration |
4-Year BS / BSN / BA |
Pre-Physician Assistant Public Health Health Policy Pre-Optometry Psychology Dental Hygiene Nursing |
Cancer Research |
HIV-Sexuality Research |
Mental and Behavioral Research |
Cardio‐Metabolic Research |
Health Policy Research |
HEALTH INFORMATICS
Building on the proud legacy of impressive historical empirical investigations , the Strategic Plan 2021-2026 continues CDU ’ s vision of expanding and integrating research beyond its current state . As illustrated in the diagram above , CDU envisions five pillars of medical and health research centers , or clusters , as follows : Cancer , HIV‐Sexuality , Mental and Behavioral , Cardio- Metabolic and Health Policy Research , with Health Informatics serving as the integrating neurons between and among the research pillars . The academic enterprise of the University will be established firmly upon these solid pillars .
As indicated on the diagram , the Charles R . Drew University of Medicine and Science ADVANTAGE ( or the CDU Unique Advantage ) represents the University ’ s promise to the world and a defining set of characteristics of our graduate and undergraduate education .
The CDU student experience shall continue to be defined by RESEARCH training and engagement ; education in and for SOCIAL JUSTICE and DIVERSITY ; GLOBAL and INTERNATIONAL education ; COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ; and HEALTH POLICY knowledge and advocacy . In essence , the CDU Advantage is a promise of specialized education that cultivates medical and health LEADERS who are able to conduct and translate empirical works in their quest for social justice and health equity “ glocally .” Additionally , in partnership with the community , they serve as agents , activists and advocates for policy reform and catalysts for societal transformation , especially for the underserved populations .
Anesth : Anesthesiology BS : Bachelor of Science BSN : Bachelor of Science in Nursing Derm : Dermatology ELM : Entry Level Master ’ s Track Endo : Endocrinology ENT : Ear , Nose , and Throat FNP : Family Nurse Practitioner
Gastro : Gastroenterology ID : Infectious Diseases MD : Medical Doctor MPH : Master of Public Health MS : Master of Science MSN : Master of Science in Nursing Nephro : Nephrology
Neuro : Neurology OB / GYN : Obstetrics and Gynecology Oral / Max : Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Ortho : Orthopedic Surgery Psych : Psychiatry Surg : Surgery
CDU 2021-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN | PG . 18