The Internal Medicine Residency Training Program at Charles R. Drew University develops compassionate, well-rounded, culturally competent internists dedicated to serving the needs of underserved and special populations.
Through CDU’s unique curriculum, residents receive intensive training across five pillars:
Research
Social justice
International exposure
Experiential education
Health policy
The program seeks individuals who are committed to:
The care of indigent patients
Understanding and influencing public policy designed to address health care disparities
Embracing their role as wholistic care providers who educate patients on community resources and services
Rotation Curriculum
Each year is comprised of 13 blocks, including one block of vacation. One block is comprised of three weeks of coursework plus one week of ambulatory rotation.
PGY1
Community and Behavioral Health Rotation (1 block)
Wards (5 blocks)
ICU/CCU (1 block)
Selective (2 blocks)
ER (1 block)
Elective (2 blocks)
Vacation (1 block)
PGY2
Wards (4 blocks)
Selective (3 blocks)
Elective (3 blocks)
ICU/CCU (2 blocks)
Vacation (1 block)
PGY3
Wards (3 blocks)
Selective (3 blocks)
Elective (4 blocks)
ER (1 block)
ICU/CCU (1 block)
Vacation (1 block)
Electives
Residents have mandatory exposure (selective) to the following subspecialties: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Hematology and Oncology, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Geriatric Medicine and Neurology. Rheumatology is available as an elective.
Residents have the opportunity for experience in: Psychiatry, Allergy/Immunology, Dermatology, Medical Ophthalmology, Office Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Non-operative Orthopedics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Addiction Medicine
Clinical Sites
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach (Primary Site)
Watts Healthcare
St. Mary Medical Center
Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center
Long Beach Memorial Care Medical Center
Salary & Benefits as of June 1st, 2024
year
Base Salary
Total benefits
Total Compensation
PGY1
$72,301.16
$18,075.29
$90,376.45
PGY2
$74,209.26
$18,552.32
$92,761.58
PGY3
$78,064.87
$19,516.22
$97,581.09
PGY4
$84,123.48
$21,030.87
$105,154.35
PGY5
$90,019.06
$22,504.77
$112,523.83
PGY6
$96,118.29
$21,030.87
$117,149.16
PGY7
$101,851.64
$21,030.87
$122,882.51
Chief Resident
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$3,900.00
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Base Perks
Meal Stipend +$6K
Housing Allowance +$10K
One paid conference registration during training
CIR Education Fund +$1,100 (rollover)
Rising PGY2 only: One-time educational bonus $2k
PGY4 only: Chief Training Conference & Stipend
Other Wellbeing Offerings
CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training
Annual retreat
Year-Round Chief Managed Wellness Programing
Department Activities
Learn more about
Review the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) SEIU
Application Information
Application Deadline: October 30
Applications are accepted only through the . Interviews are conducted October through February. For application advisement and guidance contact Dr. Binay Eapen, Program Director.
Medical/Osteopathic School Transcript
Dean鈥檚 Letter
Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Recommendation: At least one letter must come from a faculty member licensed in the specialty you are applying for. Their recommendation should comment directly on your clinical performance in that field. Letters from individual faculty members are preferred.
USLME Step 1 and Step 2 Transcript (or COMLEX Level I & II)
ECFMG Certification (if applicable)
Message from the Program Director
We firmly believe that a successful residency is not just about education and patient care, but also about personal well-being. Our program places a strong emphasis on work-life balance and provides extensive support and resources to help you maintain your physical and mental health throughout your training.
We are excited to welcome you to our program and look forward to supporting you on your journey to become a skilled and compassionate internist.