Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Charles R. Drew
University of Medicine and Science
MottoA Private University with a Public Mission
TypePrivate university
Established1966
Academic affiliation
WASC
PresidentDavid M. Carlisle
Students543 (Fall 2017)[1]
Location
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
CampusUrban
11 acres (4.5 ha)
Websitewww.cdrewu.edu

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private university in Willowbrook, California, focused on health sciences. It was founded in 1966 in response to inadequate medical access within the Watts region of Los Angeles, California.[2] The university is named in honor of Charles R. Drew.

  1. ^ "The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System". nces.ed.gov.
  2. ^ "University Bulletin: A Weekly Bulletin for the Staff of the University of California". Office of Official Publications, University of California. 1977.