March 2023 Page 6 CDU Newsletter
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Twenty nine graduating medical students gathered on the CDU campus with friends , family , faculty , and supporters to participate in a Match Day event on Friday , March 17 . At 9 a . m . local time , students simultaneously opened envelopes to reveal where these soon-to-be doctors will complete their residency and training positions going forward .
On the third Friday of every March , thousands of graduating medical students across the country simultaneously learn where they will be training for residency for the next several years . Residency is where doctors train in a specialty , so this has a huge impact on the student ’ s future .
The ceremony featured remarks from CDU faculty and staff including CDU President and CEO Dr . David M . Carlisle and Interim Provost / Interim Executive VP of Academic Affairs Dr . Sylvia Manning .
“ As interns and residents , you will be responsible for the care of your patients ; you will have high points and you will have low points ,” shared President Carlisle . “ So , to all of the family members , all the loved ones , who have been investing in these young individuals … your support is still needed because they are going to be positions , but I can assure you that Charles R . Drew University of Medic the next part of their career .”
The majority of the graduating stu graduates or Pell Grant recipient commitment to diversity .
“ For us who work at CDU , this is an pride . We are so proud of you ,” r you reach the peak of the success hand back , reach out to another you motivated and gutsy as you are , an helps to bring just a bit more justice
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