Page 5 CDU Newsletter
March 2024
Sutter Health and CDU Partner to Address Physician Shortage and Health Inequities Across California
Sutter Health , one of the nation ’ s largest integrated health care systems , and CDU , the only federally-designated Historically Black institution west of Texas , proudly announce a new , longterm collaboration to expand access to a more inclusive and equitable care experience in California .
The effort kicks off with the launch of two significant initiatives . The first is one of the largest scholarship programs in CDU ’ s history , designed to build a stronger pipeline of diverse physicians . The second is the creation of the Health Equity Alliance for Research & Evaluation ( HEARE ) to serve as an incubator lab to accelerate health equity research into clinical practice .
“ This unique collaboration marks a significant step toward building a more equitable health care system in California ,” said Dr . David M . Carlisle , president and CEO of Charles R . Drew University . “ Today ’ s announcement is just the beginning of our work to clear paths for medical education , enhanced clinical care , robust research and improved community health .”
CDU opened its new , nationally accredited medical school in 2023 , making it one of only four Historically Black Medical Schools in America . Sutter ’ s
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JAZZ AT DREW IS BACK . CDU ’ s legendary music event is returning to campus on September 21st . A limited number of pre-sale tickets are available now . Stay tuned for more information and learn more at https :// www . cdrewu . edu / jazz-at-drew .