The University of Louisville School of Medicine continually strives to ensure diversity and equal opportunity.  Our mission is to provide an excellent educational and work environment that promotes an understanding and acceptance of the many differences  related to race, gender, socioeconomic class, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilities of individuals on our campus.

The School of Medicine has placed a major emphasis on increasing the number of students from racial/ethnic groups designated as underrepresented in medicine and students from rural counties designated as Health Professions Shortage Areas, who apply to medical school, matriculate and ultimately become practicing physicians.