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 School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, is a distinguished public institution established in 1837, recognized as one of the oldest medical schools in North America. As a key component of the University of Louisville, it is committed to advancing health through excellence in medical education, patient care, research, and community engagement. The school is noted for its strong focus on primary care, dedication to serving diverse communities, and a dynamic research environment. Its location offers extensive clinical training opportunities via affiliations with leading hospitals. Providing a wide array of graduate medical education programs, including numerous residencies and fellowships, and fostering significant research endeavors, the school prepares future medical professionals while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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