Charles R. Drew Minority Pre-Health Society is named in honor of Charles R. Drew, the eminent African American medical doctor whose pioneering research in blood plasma preservation and transfusion and the Rh factor led to the establishment of blood banks. It is in this spirit of achievement that the organization aims to recruit, retain and support students of historically disadvantaged and under-represented ethnic groups in their pursuit of careers in the science and health fields.
We aim to help our members by promoting academics as well as personal growth for one another as they advance toward their professional goals. This is conducted through visits to hospitals and medical schools, seminars with invited guest speakers from the science and health fields, developing a mentor program between undergraduates and medical students, and academic networking for study groups and tutoring.
