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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program

Los Angeles, California

Internal Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Graduate Medical Education Program at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science emphasizes compassionate, culturally sensitive, and high-quality patient care. The program aims to develop proficient specialists by providing comprehensive clinical training in collaborative practice settings. Residents benefit from diverse patient populations, engaging in research, and a supportive learning environment that fosters progressive competency development. The focus is also on public health issues affecting under-resourced communities.

Specialty Competitive Score:

Moderate Competition

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Program Details

Specialty

Internal Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science does not explicitly mention being IMG-friendly. However, it provides residency training opportunities in a community-focused environment which may be beneficial for International Medical Graduates. Details on visa sponsorship or specific IMG acceptance rates were not found. It is advisable to contact the institution for more information regarding IMG acceptance and support.

Categorical Positions

Categorical Positions (detail)

ACGME accredited Residency training Programs’ academic year starts on July 1st of each year.

Program Website

Address

1731 E. 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Program Director

Dotun Ogunyemi, MD, FACOG, MFM

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Current Residents

Overview

The residency program currently includes multiple specialties but specific numbers for residents in specific years or classifications (MD or DO) were not available. The program is known for its community-centric approach and diverse clinical experiences across several training sites.

PGY-1 MD

PGY-1 DO

PGY-1 IMG

Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents in our programs complete clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center, VA Long Beach Health Center, Department of Mental Health (DMH), LAC-Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Watts Health Center, Kedren Community Health Center.

Application

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). The interview process runs from October to January, with residency match results announced in mid-March.

# of Locations

Multiple Training Sites

Fellowship

The Graduate Medical Education Program at CDU offers fellowships in several specialties including Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Psychiatry, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This provides comprehensive post-residency training options for graduates to advance their careers in various medical fields.

Resident Life

Overview

Charles R. Drew University, College of Medicine’s residency and fellowship programs take advantage of the unique and distinctive characteristics of the South Los Angeles County communities, providing a wealth of learning opportunities. We provide for the health needs of homeless youth, adults, and families; focus on patient-centered team-based healthcare of under-resourced patients; research and apply the notion of community violence as a public health problem; aim for the elimination of social health and illness disparities; and advocate for the democratization of healthcare for special needs, incarcerated and immigrant populations.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

The academic year starts on July 1st of each year with the interview process running from October to January.

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Alumni

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

CDU’s residencies and fellowships offer a varied array of medical education opportunities, including multiple training sites, community-focused care, and public health focus.

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