Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 1200500752
- Program director
- Matthew Yu
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 746
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 59%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Los Angeles, California, sponsored by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 746 applications and invited about 21.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 59% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 21.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates21%
- US DO graduates21%
- US IMGs46%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men38%
- White17%
- Asian29%
- Black or African American46%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Matthew Yu
- Program coordinator
- Kenneth Jones
- Coordinator phone
- (323) 563-4812
- Program phone
- (626) 500-6214
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine
Charles R Drew University College of Medicine 1731 E 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open in Google Maps
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 59% of residents at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program offer?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program received 746 applications and interviewed about 21.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program located?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program is located at Charles R Drew University College of Medicine 1731 E 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059. Its sponsoring institution is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine.
Who is the program director of Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, College of Medicine Program?
The program director is Matthew Yu. The program coordinator, Kenneth Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.