Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/UCLA Secondary Application

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/UCLA Secondary Essay Prompts

(If you have updated prompts, please submit them at updatesecondaries.com)

Prompts have been updated November 2023. (Older essays, if available are below)

Prompts:

• The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)
• Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)
• Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (1200 characters)
• Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)
• How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

Primary Deadline: Usually around Jan
Secondary Deadline: Usually around Nov 15th
Secondary Fee: $70
FAP Waiver: Full Fee Waived
Casper Required: No
PREview Required: No
Screens Applications: Yes
Accepts Application Updates: Yes

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science/UCLA College of Medicine Mission:

The mission of the College of Medicine is to provide education, research and clinical service in the context of community engagement in order to train physician leaders who promote wellness, who provide care with excellence and compassion, and who are committed to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities.

Older Essays:

• Have you experienced any uneven performance in grades and academic achievement? If so, please explain.
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• If you are currently not a full-time student, please list and describe your current activities.
• Describe the role you play in your immediate family.
• Describe your community and socioeconomic environment.
• List the most significant community, public service, and leadership activities you have been involved in over the last six years.
• Describe how your experience, your community, and family background impact your understanding of the underserved communities.
• Other than healthcare access, what are some of the most important health care issues confronting underserved communities? How would you address them?
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• Please describe how your experiences and personal attributes contribute to the mission of Charles R Drew University.
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• Please provide any additional information, which will give the Admissions Committee greater insight into you as an applicant.
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• How did you hear about our program?

Required

• The university’s vision statement is “Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities”. Describe how you envision yourself contributing to the CDU vision statement. (1200 characters)
• Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)
• Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (1200 characters)

Optional

• Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, etc.)? Please describe. (800 characters)
• How did you hear about our new MD program?