Page 7 CDU Newsletter
March 2023 cess for CDU Students
entering into some really challenging they ’ ve gotten the best training at ine and Science as they embark on
dents were first-generation college s , and represent the University ’ s
exciting day because we swell with emarked Provost Manning . “ When you ’ re going to reach , stretch your ng person who is as intelligent and d give them a hand , because CDU in the world through you .”
ccessfully matched with a residency . ted to serve their residencies at top om Massachusetts General Hospital dical Center in Los Angeles .
The University of California ’ s programs were well represented as well with 70 % of the graduating seniors remaining in California and 50 % of the students picked to complete their residency in Southern California . Specifically , 55 % of the students matched in Primary Care specialties and 10 % matched in Family Medicine , which is twice the national average . Some of the most competitive specialties such as Urology were also well represented .
The momentous occasion evoked emotions of excitement for students as they learned where they will receive the next step in their physician training .
CDU student Cristina Valdovinos was matched to the University of California , Los Angeles where she ’ ll pursue internal medicine through their Primary Care track . “ It ’ s such a full circle moment for me to be here today ,” said Valdovinos . I graduated from the high school next door so this is a really , really special day .” Valdovinos is a graduate of King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science which is located directly adjacent to CDU ’ s campus .