Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The mission of the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program at Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine and Science (CDU) is to train physicians to lead with their humanity and to develop the clinical acumen to provide excellent clinical care to under-resourced communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amy Woods, MD
Charles R Drew Univ
Primary Program Contact
Ifeanyi Ikebudu
Charles R Drew Univ
Locations
Charles R Drew Univ
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Pgm
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
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90509-7360
7601 E Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242
2610 Industry Way
Lynwood, CA 90262
3200 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
4211 S Avalon Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90011
1670 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.