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.
Outreach
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.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The College of Medicine offers several educational programs for high school students, returning physicians and women in academic medicine. Learn more.
OFFICE OF GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION
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.
INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP
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.
News
HOP Broadens Reach in Berks County
While the Health Outreach Project (HOP) has been part of the College of Medicine’s culture for more than 25 years, the programming only expanded to Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2021, when the College of Medicine at Tower Health opened in West Reading. HOP faculty advisor Eugene York, MD, is impressed with the work students have done to grow HOP programming around the campus. “It has been amazing, in a little over a year, to see what they have started and what they’ve accomplished so far,” York says. Read more.
Students Bring Halloween to St. Chris Patients
On October 31, 2022, volunteers at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children brought Halloween celebrations to young inpatients and their families who would have otherwise missed trick-or-treating due to their hospital stays. The Child Life Department at St. Chris organized the event and recruited the volunteers, including Drexel MD students, to deliver and assist with costumes for any children who wanted to wear them. Read more.
“Mothers and Baby Dragons” Program Takes New Path Following Pandemic
The Mothers and Baby Dragons organization’s work may look different as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the student-run group has stayed true to its original mission to help facilitate healthier pregnancies for parents from underserved communities. And in the 2022-2023 academic year, a partnership with the Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is bringing Drexel medical students and expecting parents together in a whole new way. Read more.
Upcoming Events
10th Annual Bike Rodeo
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Center for the Urban Child, Parking Lot, 160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 (view map)
About: Featuring:
- Free bike helmets (first 150 attendees)
- Obstacle course (chalk) for young cyclists
- Bicycle safety check
- Helmet fitting and decorating
- Safety station
- Smoothie making
- Bike nutrition station
- Prizes and more!
Contact information: Ashlye Melecio abm339@drexel.edu
PCDC Annual Health Expo – 2023
Saturday June 17, 2023 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Crane Community Center (鼎华中心), 1001 Vine St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Drexel HOPE Mobile Unit
Tuesdays - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
22nd Street and Lehigh Avenue (See Map)
About: Drexel HOPE provides high-quality, compassionate health services for opioid dependence, HIV and hepatitis C. Drexel HOPE offers low-threshold care at reduced or no cost, which makes medical services more accessible to underserved patients. Learn more.
Drexel HOPE Mobile Unit
Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
24th Street and Snyder Avenue in South Philly (See Map)
About: Drexel HOPE provides high-quality, compassionate health services for opioid dependence, HIV and hepatitis C. Drexel HOPE offers low-threshold care at reduced or no cost, which makes medical services more accessible to underserved patients. Learn more.
We are no longer providing COVID-19 testing as of December 31, 2022.
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