Page 11 CDU Newsletter
March 2024 because their success is your success as well .” identified as White .
Photos by Kevin Camargo
“ I want to let you all know how proud we all are of you and this accomplishment ,” said Dr . Roberto Vargas , Assistant Dean for Health Policy and Inter-professional Education within the College of Medicine . “ Remembering this day many years ago , it ’ s anxiety holding the envelope but it ’ s also a very important milestone as we transition from being a student to actually being the person in care of our patients . We want you to know that we are so proud of you and we want you to carry on the mission , the values , and the vision of this university .”
Approximately 14 students were females and 12 students were males . 42 % identified as Black and an equal 42 % identified as Latinx , making up a combined 84 % of the cohort . Additionally , 12 % of students identified as Asian / API and 3 % of students
CDU is one of only four Historically Black Medical Colleges in the country and the only federallydesignated Historically Black institution west of Texas . Over 70 % of the graduating seniors will remain in California and over 50 % of the students picked to complete their residency in Southern California . These soon-to-be doctors will address the shortage of physicians in South Los Angeles and other under-resourced communities , improve physician diversity , and increase healthcare accessibility in communities of color . The students were selected to serve their residencies at top-tier institutions across the country from Massachusetts General Hospital on the east coast to UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles .
Across California , Black and Latino physicians are Continued on page 12 ...