MED program participants are selected from the pool of regular applicants and are invited to take three courses from the first year medical school curriculum, i.e., Microscopic Anatomy, Human Embryology, and Medical Biochemistry as well as two graduate level special topics courses. Upon passing each course satisfactorily, MED Program participants are admitted to the upcoming freshman medical school class to take the remainder of the first year medical curriculum. MED program participants are assisted regularly by staff and are urged to participate in the Prematriculation Program. Academic Support Programs Individual and group counseling is provided by the staff of the Special Programs Office to any minority or rural student needing assistance at the undergraduate or professional school level. Students are closely monitored and counseled to provide for early intervention.
Continuous collaboration is maintained between staff and course directors.
Tutoring is available to students in need of assistance. Supplementary books and board preparation materials are available for review and checkout. Periodic follow-up continues during clinical rotations. The Northwest Louisville area has the largest African American population of any community in the state. Student National Medical Association Chapter Students are encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by the local chapter of the SNMA as well as other student organizations.