CHARLES R . DREW UNIVERSITY
MISSION , VISION & VALUES
Vision Statement
Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities .
Mission Statement
Charles R . Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private , non-profit , student-centered University that is committed to cultivating diverse health professional leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education , research , clinical service and community engagement .
Values
Community
At CDU , community encompasses historically underserved , underresourced and underrepresented groups such as those in South Los Angeles and around the world that are impacted by health disparities . As a value , “ community ” is the binding spirit that inspires and drives our unique approach in preparing health professionals dedicated to social justice and health equity .
Leadership
At CDU , we hold ourselves accountable and define our collective and individual responsibility as a catalyst for change necessary to reduce and eliminate health disparities . As a value , “ leadership ” means we embrace our role as a pioneer in health education and research .
Excellence
At CDU , excellence is the highest quality performance in our operations , interactions , activities and service to our community . Excellence invokes the desire to challenge and transcend the status quo . As a value , “ excellence ” represents the transformation we seek in ourselves and in our students , faculty and staff .
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