The Charles R Drew Medical Society - An Affiliate of the NMA

The Charles R Drew Medical Society - An Affiliate of the NMA The Charles R. Drew Medical Society (CRDMS) is a 501(c) 3 physician membership organization. Meetings are held monthly from September through June.

The CRDMS initiative ensures the maintenance of a high standard of quality of care and ethics, and the promotion of public health and services to all people the advancement of the art and science to all people; the advancement of the art and science of medicine; and provision of group protection and advocacy to all members. It is the local affiliate of the National Medical Association, the largest

organization representing African American physicians in the United States. The CRDMS seeks to increase the participation of persons of African descent in the medical profession and effectively advocate for equitable health care access for all communities. Activities include practice development, mentorship, community outreach and continuing education. By targeting medical, psychological and social issues the CRDMS reaffirms its dedication to improving the health status of underserved and disadvantaged communities

The CRDMS began as a physician and surgeon’s literary and social club in 1948, when the American Medical Association excluded physicians of color. The CRDMS takes its name in salute to Dr. Charles Richard Drew, a brilliant African American physician-surgeon and alumnus of Howard University who died on April 1, 1950. Under the auspices of Leonard Stovall, the first meetings were held at his offices on Jefferson Boulevard and Stanford Avenue. The CRDMS membership includes licensed and retired physicians, resident, fellow, and members of the Student National Medical Association. Affiliate Membership is open to those with a major interest and/or expertise in medicine.

CRDMS HISTORY IS BLACK HISTORY! February 22, 2018 - CRDMS 2018 Officer Installation Ceremony and Meeting.
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CRDMS HISTORY IS BLACK HISTORY! February 22, 2018 - CRDMS 2018 Officer Installation Ceremony and Meeting.

03/27/2017
Charles R. Drew Medical Society General Membership Meeting – Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 crdrewmedicalsociety@gmail.com ...
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Charles R. Drew Medical Society General Membership Meeting – Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 [email protected] or call 310.292.1450 https://t.co/bdoEGCuUYs

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NMA March 24-26, 2017 "The Health of the Black Family" Colloquium. This event is free to NMA members! https://t.co/ppgvO...
03/09/2017

NMA March 24-26, 2017 "The Health of the Black Family" Colloquium. This event is free to NMA members! https://t.co/ppgvOsZG9u

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