The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky state university system. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly to be a "Preeminent Metropolitan Research University". It enrolls students from 118 of 120 Kentucky counties, all 50 U.S. states, and 116 countries around the world.
The University of Louisville Department of Surgery is a prominent academic surgical center with a rich history dating back to 1837, deeply committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. As a leading department in the region, it offers a wide array of surgical services across numerous specialties, supported by over 50 faculty and training more than 40 residents and fellows annually. The department is actively engaged in innovative research, contributing to advancements in areas like surgical infections, oncology, and artificial heart technology, and is recognized for its NIH funding. Utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, including a Level 1 Trauma Center and robotic surgery capabilities at UofL Hospital, the department provides comprehensive surgical training through its residency and fellowship programs, dedicated to producing skilled surgeons and advancing community health.
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