2025-2026 Charles R. Drew University

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2025-2026 CDU Secondary Essay Prompts

1. 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)

2. Describe your commitment to transforming the health of diverse and underserved communities. (800 characters)

3. Detail the key motivational factors in your decision to apply to the CDU MD Program. (800 characters).

4. Please describe a personal experience in which you have encountered discrimination. (800 characters)

5. How will you utilize your medical knowledge and skills to contribute positively to your community after completing medical school? (800 characters)

6. Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional (9999 characters)

7. How did you hear about our the CDU COM program? Optional (9999 characters)

8. How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)

9. If you are reapplying, please describe any new experiences, achievements, or developments since your last application. How have these contributed to your personal, academic, or professional growth?" Optional (400 characters)


Good luck to all applying!

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I got the same message but my application isn’t even verified lol
 
Received acknowledgment of primary as well, but I just submitted on 6/23 so don't think it has to do with verification.
 

CDU COM Supplemental Application 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. (800 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)

Have you participated in any CDU programs (pipeline, degree, community, research, etc.)? Optional
NoYes
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list the CDU program(s). Optional (9999 characters)

How did you hear about our the CDU COM program? Optional (9999 characters)

How will you use your life experience with poverty and housing insecurity as a physician? (800 characters)

If you are reapplying, please describe any new experiences, achievements, or developments since your last application. How have these contributed to your personal, academic, or professional growth?" Optional (400 characters)
 
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