Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine Program
About This Program
At a time when our communities face unprecedented challenges, we at CDU resolve to meet these troubled times with a heightened commitment to train the next generation of mental health leaders who will confront these challenges, as an opportunity to redefine our role as healers and advocates in our affected communities.-At CDU, the words SERVICE, COMMUNITY, WELLNESS, and FAMILY exist not as mere hashtags, but rather as a code for our purpose and existence. Accordingly, we seek out those with a ra
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Young Cho, MD, MPH
Charles R Drew Univ
Primary Program Contact
Milan Russell, MEd
Charles R Drew Univ
Locations
Charles R Drew Univ
Cobb Bldg Rm 147
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059-1084
550 S Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
5901 E 7th St
Long Beach, CA 90822-5201
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
7601 E Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024-1759
1720 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
4211 S Avalon Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90011
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
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
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
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 8 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.