Matthew Yu

Matthew Yu, DO MPH, is an Assistant Professor at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in the Department of Family Medicine. He is actively involved in training future family medicine physicians and serves communities in South Los Angeles through CDU and MLK Outpatient Care Center, with a strong commitment to health equity and underserved populations.

• Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
• Medical Director, North Side Christian Health Center (past)
• Contributor, Allegheny County Health Department’s Covid-19 testing initiative

His educational background reflects a strong foundation in both clinical and public health domains, combining osteopathic medicine with population health expertise.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Design & Manufacturing, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), 2008
• Certificate, Interdepartmental Medical Science Program (IMS), Drexel University College of Medicine, 2010
• D.O., Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, 2014
• Family Medicine Residency, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 2017 (Chief Resident)
• Masters of Public Health (MPH-HP), UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, 2019

Dr. Yu’s research and academic interests focus on improving access to care and addressing social determinants of health. His work emphasizes community medicine, adolescent health, clinical procedures, and lifestyle medicine. Rooted in a philosophy of shared life with underserved communities, his approach integrates faith, equity, and medical education.

The available publication from 1997 centers on a longitudinal third-year clerkship model in an inner-city setting, highlighting early engagement in innovative medical education focused on continuity and urban health. The themes of clinical education, patient continuity, and training in safety-net environments remain consistent with his current professional trajectory.

Dr. Yu has been recognized for excellence in teaching and service:

• Family Medicine Residency - Golden Apple Faculty Teaching Award (2021, 2022)
• Juan Ponce De Leon Society for the advancement of geriatric medicine (2017)
• Fred Matthies MD Award, Harbor-UCLA (2017)

He has contributed significantly to clinical training and public health outreach, particularly in vulnerable populations. As medical director at a federally qualified health center, he worked to expand access to care. His involvement in establishing accessible Covid-19 testing and care linkages during the pandemic underscores his commitment to public health innovation and equity. Though no current lab or research team is explicitly mentioned, his conceptual research networks include continuity of care, urban health services, and clinical education, suggesting ongoing scholarly activity in medical education and community-based care.