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SOM Diversity Mission Statement

"To be a vital component in the University of Louisville's quest to become a premier, nationally recognized metropolitan research university, to excel in the education of physicians and scientists for careers in teaching, research, patient care and community service, and to bring the fundamental discoveries of our basic and clinical scientists to the beside."

Vision Statement

The School of Medicine (SOM) will provide an excellent educational and work environment that fosters understanding of, respect for and acceptance of the cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry whose purpose is to eliminate health inequities in our country.  We recognize diversity as relating to race, gender, socioeconomic class, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilities of the individuals on our campus.

The University of Louisville's School of Medicine Diversity Plan has a strategic plan to actively welcome all to ta center of learning that embraces the diversity of ideas, cultures, and people.

The SOM will embrace all constituencies (faculty, administrators, staff, students) to provide an excellent educational environment that is welcoming and respectful to diverse ideas, cultures and people.

University of Louisville School of Medicine Diversity Plan: The School of Medicine Diversity Plan consists of a set of strategies and actions in support of the University of Louisville's Diversity Plan.  It consists of a set of four appendices that outline various action plan items.  To view the Plan, click here: SOM Diversity Strategies/Action Plan

University of Louisville School of Medicine- Guide for Search Committees- A Diversity Resource: "The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias.  We commit ourselves to building and exemplary educational community that offers a nurturing and challenging intellectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human diversity, and a genuine understanding of the many differences- including race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and religion that enrich a vibrant metropolitan research university.  We expect every member of our academic family to embrace the underlying values of this vision and to demonstrate a strong commitment to attracting, retaining, and supporting students, faculty , and staff who reflect the diversity of our larger society."

The following internal link (accessible to only UofL faculty/students/staff) outlines the process and considerations when conducting a search committee:  Achieving Excellence: A Guide for Search Committees- Diversity Resource