Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private, nonprofit university located in the Watts-Willowbrook neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Founded in 1966, it is a community-established institution recognized as a Historically Black Graduate Institution and a designated Minority-Serving University. The university is one of only four historically Black medical colleges in the United States.
The institution is dedicated to educating health professionals with a focus on social justice and health equity. It offers degrees, certificates, and medical education across health and medical disciplines. Its mission centers on closing the health disparity gap, particularly for underserved populations.
More than 80% of the university's graduates go on to provide care in underserved communities, reflecting its commitment to serving populations with limited access to healthcare. This positions the university as a critical pipeline for healthcare professionals dedicated to addressing disparities in medical care and outcomes.
