Tag: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Black Men Remain Underrepresented in the Physician Assistant Profession
From 2012 to 2021, the number of applicants to physician assistant and associate programs grew by 64 percent. However, the share of Black male applicants to these programs remained around 2 percent over this same time period.
Michael Bloomberg Announces $600 Million Donation to the Nation’s Historically Black Medical Schools
“We have much more to do to build a country where every person, regardless of race, has equal access to quality health care – and where students from all backgrounds can pursue their dreams,” said Bloomberg.
City of Hope Partners with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine to Advance Diversity in Cancer Research
“By working together, City of Hope and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science aim to address health disparities and promote diversity in specialized medical fields, ultimately improving health care outcomes for the communities we serve," said David Carlisle, president of CDU.
Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Xavier University of Louisiana to Launch the Country’s Fifth Historically Black Medical School
Once official accreditation approval is granted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission, the new Xaiver University Ochsner College of Medicine will become the fifth medical school in the United States at a historically Black college or university.
Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
UCLA and Charles Drew University of Medicine Receive Funding to Support Equity in Neuroscience
Through $9.8 million in funding, the Dana Foundation will establish the UCLA-CDU Dana Center for Neuroscience & Society, which aims to gain a better understanding of the neuroscience needs of historically underrepresented communities in Los Angeles.
Charles R. Drew University Partners with Sutter Health to Address California’s Health Care Inequities
With $7.5 million in funding from Sutter Health, historically Black Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science's newly accredited medical school will expand its academic offerings and scholarship opportunities.
Charles R. Drew University to Tackle Health Disparities in South Los Angeles
Historically Black Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles has established the Compton Community Health Professions Partnership. The partnership will include Compton College, the Compton Unified School District, Kedren Health, St. Johns Community Health, and California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Three HBCUs Receive Major Funding to Address Racial Health Disparities
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Meharry Medical College, and Xavier University of Louisiana will receive funds to support research education for students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, and encourage faculty members to pursue research in basic biomedical, behavioral, population, and clinical/health services fields.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Charles R. Drew University Gets Approval to Establish Its Own Medical Doctorate Program
Up to now, medical students at Charles R. Drew University complete their training in a joint program with the University of California, Los Angeles. Now, the university has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education to establish an independent medical doctorate program.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Aims to Boost Nursing Enrollments
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, the historically Black educational institution in Los Angeles, is joining forces with CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States in an effort to address the severe shortage of nurses in California.
Higher Education Grants or Gifts of Interest to African Americans
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
NFL Partners With Black Medical Schools in an Effort to Diversify the Sports Medicine Pipeline
HBCU medical students interested in primary care sports medicine and/or orthopedic surgery will be selected by their respective schools to complete one-month clinical rotations with NFL clubs during the 2022 NFL season. Eight NFL teams each will host two medical students.
How COVID-19 Took a Disparate Impact on Black America
The study was produced by the Black Coalition Against COVID, a group that consists of several organizations and businesses including the four historically Black health science centers: Meharry Medical College; Howard University College of Medicine; Morehouse School of Medicine, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is the Latest HBCU to Receive MacKenzie Scott Gift
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in South Los Angeles, one of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools and the only HBCU west of Texas has received a $20 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This one-time gift represents the largest private donation in the history of the university.
Highly Educated and Economically Successful Black Men Do Not Escape Racial Discrimination
The study, by scholars at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, found that Black men who reach a high socioeconomic status still face higher levels of discrimination compared to their White counterparts. This discrimination can also impact Black men’s physical and mental health, according to the study.
A Major Booster Shot of Funds for HBCU Medical Schools
Michael Bloomberg, high-tech mogul, former mayor of New York City, and a Democratic candidate for president in 2020, has pledged to donate $100 million over the next four years to the nation's four historically Black medical schools.
