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
Oct 1
HOP Speaker Series: Disability Advocacy & Medicine
The Arc of Philadelphia is leading the charge on protecting the rights of and promoting opportunities for children and adults with disabilities in Philly and the surrounding areas.
Speakers: Shane Janick, MPH, Executive Director and Valerie Chadwick, BSN, RN, Health Advocacy Director from The Arc of Philadelphia
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Oct 5
9 am -
4 pm
APAMSA Region III Conference
APAMSA Region III and the APAMSA chapter at Drexel University College of Medicine are so excited to welcome you to this year’s Region III Conference! Our theme this year is “Peril, Power, Progress: Navigating AANHPI Identity and Advocacy in the Public Space.” At our conference, we want to explore the intersection between medicine, political involvement and AANHPI identity, a theme that seems particularly timely during this election year. What does activism look like on the ground, working with local community stakeholders? How can we emphasize health equity and strive towards eliminating disparities in our future practices as health professionals? We hope this conference can be a space where we can form lasting connections with one another and be empowered to be a voice for change in our communities. Registration will include attendance to talks from a variety of wonderful speakers, networking opportunities, a space to present your research, workshops, lunch and more!
Location: Drexel University College of Medicine (60 N 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Ticket Pricing: Early bird tickets are $20 (until 9/20). Regular pricing after 9/20 is $25
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Oct 18 -
Oct 20
2024 Society of Student Run Free Clinics Conference
Please join us for the 2024 Society of Student Run Free Clinics Conference. This conference is a place for clinics to share their advancements and ideas with others to try to provide a better experience for patients nationwide. Learn more.
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Oct 26
8 am
Reach Out & Read Basketball Tournament for St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Learn more at rorstchris.org.
Location: Germantown Friends School
News
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.
10th Annual Reach Out and Read Tournament
A recent Philadelphia Tribune story covered the 10th annual Reach Out and Read Tournament, which benefits pediatric literacy programming at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Numerous College of Medicine community members participated in the fundraiser, which this year raised over $150,000. Medical students and faculty members from Drexel collaborated with local medical residents to offer health screenings and information during the event. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion also sponsored the College of Medicine’s student basketball team, which competed in the tournament. Read more.
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