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Where Do CDU Alumni Live ?
CDU ’ s Office of Alumni Relations conducted research in 2022 to determine where our living alumni currently reside . The data , presented above , was revealing . While it was no surprise that the vast majority of our alumni remain in California , the spread of Mighty Lions across the country was eye-opening . Twenty-one states have over 15 alumni each , with Nevada , Texas , Florida , Georgia , and New York rounding out the top 5 . On the flip slide , Vermont , Wyoming , and South Dakota currently lack any living alumni .
CDU alumna awarded Society for Pediatric Research 2022 PROSPER Diversity Award
CDU alumna Kasee Houston was awarded the Society for Pediatric Research Promotion of Fellows ‘ Pediatric Research ( PROSPER ) Diversity Award . Houston received her medical degree at the Charles R . Drew University of Medicine and Sciences / UCLA Program in Medical Education ( PRIME ).
The PROSPER Diversity Award provides material support and mentoring for a one-year pediatric research project that will facilitate an academic research-focused career trajectory for fellows from under-represented minority backgrounds .
As a physician leader who addresses health disparities , Dr . Houston is an obvious match for this award . Her research interests include neonatal health inequities , as well as identifying solutions to address poor birth and neonatal health outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight for marginalized Black / African American and Latinx communities .
The mission of the Society for Pediatric Research is to create a multi-disciplinary network of diverse researchers to improve child health . Implicit in our mission is our foundational commitment to supporting the success of young investigators in child health research through activities that include facilitating connections with peers , potential collaborators and national mentors .”
CDU / UCLA PRIME is a dual degree program leading to the MD and a master ’ s degree in an area that complements the mission of the program . PRIME leads to the regular MD with special emphasis on leadership and advocacy to address healthcare disparities in medically underserved populations .
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