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University of Louisville School of Medicine
Introduction
The University of Louisville School of Medicine was
originally part of the Louisville Medical Institute when
it was established in 1833. In 1846 it became part of the
University of Louisville, which is part of the state university system. In 1908 the school merged with 4 others
and adopted its present name. In the late 1980s the
school embarked on a comprehensive building program, which included the construction of the University
of Louisville Hospital. The Health Science Center consists of the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Academics
4-year semitraditional with an introduction to clinical
medicine. First and second years: Consist of basic science courses; 2 hours of elective time per semester is
required. Third year: Devoted to required clerkships.
Fourth year: Six required clinical rotations and health
policy and management courses, and 10 weeks of
electives.
Unique Programs
Minority admissions: Aids in recruitment and retention
of minorities. Other degree programs: A combined
MD-PhD program is available in a variety of disciplines including biophysics, immunology, and
toxicology.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Admissions
Requirements include minimum premedical science
courses plus 1 semester of calculus (or 2 semesters of
other college mathematics courses) and 2 semesters of
English. Preference is given to state residents. Selection
is determined by academic achievement and potential as
reflected by the applicant’s college record, MCAT
scores, recommendations of the premedical advisory
committee, extracurricular activities, personality, and
motivation. The latter qualities are determined by a personal interview granted only to candidates for admission
whose academic credentials merit comprehensive
review. Transfer and advanced standing: Applicants
from LCME-accredited schools with documented circumstances necessitating the need to return to Kentucky
will be considered on a limited basis.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Students
A grade of Pass or Fail is submitted at the completion
of each course. The Committee on Student Promotions
approves the scholastic activities of the individual or
may recommend one of several courses of action if
work is unsatisfactory. A passing total score on Step 1
of the USMLE is needed for promotion to the third year.
Taking Step 2 is required.
Teaching: Basic sciences are taught in the Instructional
Building at the Health Science Center near downtown
Louisville. Primary clinical facilities are University of
Louisville, Kosair-Children’s Hospital, and Veterans
Administration Medical Center. Other clinical affiliates are the Bingham Child Guidance Clinic, Inc.,
Audubon Hospital, Frazier Rehabilitation Center, Jewish Hospital, James Graham Brown Cancer Center,
Allient Norton Hospital, and Trover Clinic (Madisonville). Other: The Research Building is devoted
entirely to scientific investigation by all departments of
the school. A commons building houses the Health Sciences library, auditorium, and cafeteria. Housing:
Medical-Dental dormitory located near the Health Sciences Center, and numerous affordable apartment
complexes within 10
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Louisville, KY 40202