Get to Know Drexel University College of Medicine

Now that the merger between Salus University and Drexel University is complete, let’s take a closer look at one of the colleges at Drexel.

Drexel University College of Medicine fosters inclusive, culturally responsive care experiences for students, faculty and professional staff, with an emphasis on medical innovation. The College is committed to addressing the needs of its local communities, whether through clinics that serve people experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic violence, or those who lack access to care. The College of Medicine also dedicated to understanding and addressing the root causes of health inequities, with the goal of helping the Drexel physicians and scientists of tomorrow deliver superb health care and serve as innovators in the science of medicine.

Among the College’s strengths are synergy and integration in the areas of biomedical research and education, technology and clinical care. The recent merger with Salus University adds to Drexel’s post-professional health sciences portfolio of programs in physician assistant studies, biomedicine, blindness and low vision studies, and international programs from the Global, Interprofessional and Specialized Programming Department.

The College of Medicine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies offers more than 40 doctoral, master's and professional development programs. The health sciences programs emphasize early clinical exposure and real-world experience, while guiding students to make career decisions that best fit their abilities and evolving needs. The doctoral, master’s and professional development programs based at the Elkins Park Campus emphasize clinical training and real-life experience to help ensure student success.

The guiding principles of the College of Medicine include:

• Dedication to providing the highest quality biomedical education
• Promotion of basic and translational research for the benefit of humanity
• Commitment to providing patients with quality, compassionate care
• Acknowledgement that inclusivity for faculty, professional staff, students and trainees enables our mission
• Growth and success of all who teach, learn and work here
• Commitment to our local and global communities
• Collaboration with colleagues across the University and beyond
• Attention to responsible stewardship of health care resources
• Focus on our tradition of providing educational opportunities to those who might not otherwise have it
• Excellence in all that we do 

The College of Medicine’s emphasis on translational research, and integrating clinical and basic sciences, significantly strengthens Drexel's collective contribution to meeting the health care needs of society. Continued excellence in these areas expands the College’s national and international reputation as a medical school committed to the creation of new scientific knowledge and innovative pedagogy for the benefit of our patients, students and humanity.

Drexel University College of Medicine is home to distinguished faculty members who are not only dedicated educators but also  accomplished researchers and practitioners. Their collaborative spirit and commitment to student success make the College a vibrant and inspiring place to learn and grow.