The College of Medicine partners with many community organizations to help improve the health and well-being of people in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Our civic-minded approach to learning and our emphasis on real-life problem solving is at the core of a Drexel education. Our students and faculty volunteer countless hours to address health issues by working at local clinics, managing educational programs and running outreach projects, while leveraging university technology and resources. Students also demonstrate service leadership and collaborate with local agencies to support and augment their outreach and success.
From free, student-run health clinics to volunteer opportunities at Philadelphia public schools, our faculty and students take an active role in several community outreach projects. Learn more.
The College of Medicine offers several educational programs for high school students, returning physicians and women in academic medicine. Learn more.
Our work in the community extends beyond the city of Philadelphia. Each year, several medical students participate in international rotations designed to address global health issues. Learn more.
The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership carries forward the College of Medicine's historic commitment to women's health and women's leadership in medicine and science. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
Mar 22
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
General George Meade Pop-Up Clinic
Location: General George G. Meade School (1606 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121)
Mar 29
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dornsife Free Food Pop-up
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Apr 6
12 - 2 p.m.
Cities Changing Diabetes Screenings @ Vine Memorial Baptist Church
Location: 5600 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Apr 8
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dornsife Free Food Pop-up
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Apr 8
6 - 8 p.m.
Dornsife Community Dinner
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
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Apr 19
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Prostate Cancer Men’s Health Event
Location: Christian Stronghold Church (4701 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131)
Apr 26
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dornsife Free Food Pop-up
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Apr 26
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8th Annual Spring Garden Festival
Rain date: May 3
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
May 3
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Women's Health Fair
Location: Greater Exodus Baptist Church (704 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130)
May 10
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Powel School’s 2025 5K & Family Fun Day
Location: Vidas Athletic Complex (4300 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104)
May 13
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dornsife Free Food Pop-up
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
May 13
6 - 8 p.m.
Dornsife Community Dinner
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
May 17
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bible Way Community Health Fair
Location: Bible Way Baptist Church (1323 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131)
May 17
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
12th Annual Bike Rodeo
Location: Center for the Urban Child Parking Lot (160 E Erie Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19134)
May 17
12 – 4 p.m.
Community In Action Health Festival
Location: Whitby Park (4300 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19143)
May 31
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dornsife Free Food Pop-up
Location: Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships (3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Jun 7
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
AAMWA Philadelphia Black Men's Wellness Day
Location: Temple University Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex (1816 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121)
Aug 16-17
"All Day"
RAM (Remote Area Medical) Pop-up Clinic
Location: School of the Future (4021 Parkside Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104)
News
Scrub Donation Drive
After completing their anatomy course, College of Medicine students celebrated by organizing a scrubs and shoe donation to benefit local organizations. To date, about 200 sets of scrubs have been collected to benefit organizations including ScrubHaven, Animal Care and Control Team, Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance and the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Shoes are being collected for the MORE Foundation Group. Anyone who would like to donate to this effort can contact Sara Solomon at sms858@drexel.edu.
College of Medicine Students Bring Unique Projects to Society of Student-Run Free Clinics Conference
More than 40 Drexel University College of Medicine MD program students participated in a fall 2024 showcase of community outreach projects and best practices. The weekend conference, held annually by the Society of Student-Run Free Clinics (SSRFC), took place in Philadelphia this year at Drexel University. Read more.
Our Dedication to Service
In the last year, our students served more than 1,500 patients at free health clinics, and an additional 3,000 people through home visits and partnerships with local schools, hospitals and nonprofit organizations. From their very first year at the College, our students learn about social determinants of health, health disparities and trauma-responsive care through their Health Advocacy Practicum course, and they apply this knowledge through providing over 8,000 hours of community service as part of the course.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders
"Educators 4 Education (E4E) and Drexel School of Medicine partnered to host its first Health Career Camp for Philadelphia youth. The Camp began on June 24, 2024 and ended on June 28, 2024. E4E partnered with Drexel Medical students through The Arnold P. Gold Foundation in the creation of the Career Development and Health Awareness Summer Program for 12 young men from Philadelphia. The program was also made possible by funding from the City of Philadelphia Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant." Read more at the Globe Times. (July 5, 2024)
The OCHHE Newsletter: Year in Review Edition
See what we have been up to in 2023 and how YOU can get involved in 2024!
SLAMS Program Brings Together Health Professions Community and West Philly Neighbors
Middle school students can be a tough crowd to impress, but Drexel University College of Medicine community members leading educational courses at Science Leadership Academy Middle School (SLAMS) said the students are excited and engaged. Read more.