ADMISSION COMMITTEE

The LSU School of Medicine at New Orleans is dedicated to providing the opportunity for an excellent medical education to all Louisiana residents who are prepared to benefit from its curriculum and instruction. To this end, the Admissions Committee will strive to recruit and admit Louisiana residents from every geographic, economic, social, and cultural dimension of the State of Louisiana. The primary goal of the School of Medicine in New Orleans is to produce competent, humanistic physicians. In order to achieve this goal, the School of Medicine believes having a diverse student body is essential. Diversity in all its forms benefits students by creating a dynamic, productive, and positive learning environment that promotes better cross-cultural and cross-racial understanding. Ultimately, this diversity will help the School of Medicine produce individuals who are able to be effective clinicians within a multi-cultural environment. The Committee on Admissions strives to evaluate all applicants in three major areas: humanitarian qualities, overall excellence, and diversity of experience.