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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

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24 prompts in the archive

Describe how your experience, community, and family background impact your understanding of underserved communities. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic or parking violation? If the answer is yes, please explain. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)

1200 characters2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional (9999 characters)

9999 charactersOptional2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

How did you hear about our program?

No character/word limit2022-2023Historical

How did you hear about our the CDU COM program? Optional (9999 characters)

9999 charactersOptional2025-2026New

Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (800 characters).

800 characters2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

800 characters2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

800 characters2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

How did you hear about our the CDU MD program? Optional

No character/word limitOptional2024-2025Historical

Please share the degree to which COVID-19 has caused disruptions in any of the following areas of your life that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider: Academic, Research, Volunteer, Work, Personal Life, Financial Situation, Family. (1200 characters maximum)

1200 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Describe the most significant community, public service, and leadership activities you have been involved in over the last six years. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional

No character/word limitOptional2025-2026New

Please provide any additional information, which will give the Admissions Committee greater insight into you as an applicant. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Describe the role you play in your immediate family. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Please describe how your experiences and personal attributes contribute to the mission of Charles R. Drew University. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

800 characters2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional, 9999 character limit

9999 charactersOptional2024-2025Historical

How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)

800 characters2024-2025, 2025-2026School Staple

If you are currently not a full-time student, please list and describe your current activities. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Describe your community and socioeconomic environment. (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

Other than healthcare access, what are some of the most important healthcare issues confronting under-resourced communities? How would you address them? (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical

If you are reapplying, please describe any new experiences, achievements, or developments since your last application. How have these contributed to your personal, academic, or professional growth?" Optional (400 characters)

400 charactersOptional2025-2026New

Have you experienced an uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so, please explain. What did you do to improve? (800 characters maximum)

800 characters maximum2022-2023Historical