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Office of the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

Leading health forward through innovation, integration and impact

About Us

The Office of the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA) provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the University of Louisville’s health enterprise, advancing its mission in education, research, patient care and community engagement. As the chief executive for health affairs, the EVPHA works with academic, clinical and administrative leaders to drive innovation, operational excellence and integration across all health-related areas.

Overseeing four schools, a network of hospitals, research institutes and affiliated entities, the office ensures the delivery of high-quality care, cutting-edge research and outstanding health education. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, the EVPHA promotes health equity, strengthens public health impact and supports interdisciplinary collaboration—positioning the University of Louisville as a leader in health sciences and health care transformation.

Dr. Bumpous, at an event, smiling.
Jeffrey M. Bumpous, MD, FACS
By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and aligning resources with the institution’s core values and goals, the Office of the EVPHA supports transformative progress in health sciences.

Explore the Office of the EVPHA

Advancing health education, research and care through strategic leadership, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Office of Professional & Educational Development
We engage, equip and inspire all faculty to be learner-focused and to excel in teaching and academic leadership.
Office of Health Equity & Engagement
We seek to encourage and foster all our constituents' growth and development to allow everyone to be successful on our campus.

Explore the Health Professions Schools

School of Medicine
Built on a past distinguished by excellence, we continue to educate the nation's finest physicians and scientists.
School of Dentistry
Enjoy a rich heritage in dental education and a reputation for clinical excellence that reaches back to the 1800s.
School of Nursing
Promoting excellence in the profession of nursing through research and scholarship that fosters advances in nursing science.
School of Public Health & Information Sciences
Graduates will improve population health and alleviate suffering caused by disease, injuries and health disparities.

New HSC Building

The new cornerstone for the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center campus will serve as a bridge, creating pathways for connection. This shared destination will blur the lines between four existing schools, Belknap campus and outside partners, fostering a collective sense of belonging and identity rooted in community.

The new HSC building will define the next era of health sciences education in Kentucky and beyond.