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)
 
Also applying early gives you a huge advantage because november is the last month they hand out interviews.
 
I have yet to receive a completed confirmation. I submitted on 7/8. Anyone else in a similar situation?
 
I have yet to receive a completed confirmation. I submitted on 7/8. Anyone else in a similar situation?
I submitted secondary on 7/8, then I got a secondary received email on 7/15 saying they are reviewing the application and will email me when a decision is reached.
 
I submitted secondary on 7/8, then I got a secondary received email on 7/15 saying they are reviewing the application and will email me when a decision is reached.
Thank you. Hopefully it’ll come soon.
 
has anyone still not received the secondary yet? URM from LA -- getting stressed abt this one lol
 
I’m confused on their timeline lol I still haven’t received a secondary and I’ve been verified for almost a month now
 
I’m confused on their timeline lol I still haven’t received a secondary and I’ve been verified for almost a month now
Not everyone receives a secondary from this school since they prescreen based on internal metrics. I’m not saying that’s what happened in your case, but it’s something to keep in mind. For now, it’s probably best to ignore this school unless you receive additional emails with next steps or formal closure. You can also check the '24–'25 thread for more context.
 
anyone IS that haven't received a secondary? I was waitlisted by drew when I applied previously and its weird that I haven't gotten a secondary this cycle so far
 
anyone IS that haven't received a secondary? I was waitlisted by drew when I applied previously and its weird that I haven't gotten a secondary this cycle so far
IS, URM, have not received one!
 
Did anyone get an email confirmation after submitting their secondary? I submitted last night and didn't get one. Verified 8/8, Secondary Received 8/10, and Submitted 8/15.
 
II last year by late September

App is much stronger this year but...
Submitted on July 31st
And Ready to be reviewed on August 14th

How cooked am I?!
 
II last year by late September

App is much stronger this year but...
Submitted on July 31st
And Ready to be reviewed on August 14th

How cooked am I?!
No one here knows. Speculating about this can't lead to anything good. Log off, go outside, and do something. That's what I'm doing right now.
 
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