Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Charles R. Drew University Family Medicine Residency trains physicians to serve diverse, medically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Residents gain broad clinical exposure across county, community, and academic settings with strong training in population health, health equity, and community engagement. Our curriculum emphasizes culturally responsive care, advocacy, leadership, and preparation for full-spectrum family medicine practice.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Yu, MPH, DO, MPH
Charles R Drew Univ Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Kenneth Jones
Charles R Drew Univ Coll of Med
Locations
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059-1084
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
7601 E Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
3630 E Imperial Way
Lynwood, CA 90262
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 30 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.