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Charles R . Drew University of Medicine and Science ( CDU ) has announced the launch of the University ’ s firs Liaison Committee on Medical Education ( LCME ). The new program will be the first and only such program off held by CDU ’ s founders , the surrounding community , and all the University ’ s subsequent leaders since it op
Located in the heart of South Los Angeles , the home to more than 1 million residents and no MD programs , of only four U . S . Historically Black Medical Colleges and is a federally designated Historically Black Graduat a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities . Founded in the wake of the Watts Upris for its charter class in July 2023 and will directly impact the diversity of the physician workforce in a time wh
“ This is a historic moment for CDU and our community , a moment when we make a significant stride toward equity for underserved populations ,” noted CDU President and CEO David M . Carlisle in an address to stud
for too long been deprived of an MD program built from th achievement to announce to you today that CDU will finally
The new program will be offered through CDU ’ s College of make up the University ’ s three colleges . Instruction will initi of-the-art health professions education building on campus
“ The benefits of having more doctors of color in the mix a communities , and patients of color have better health outco College of Medicine . “ The successful accreditation and open a medical necessity that addresses the root cause of many
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