March 15, 2022
LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine will begin reviewing applications recommended by Xavier University of Louisiana for early acceptance into medical school through a new program launched this year. At the time of conditional acceptance, LSU Health New Orleans will provide students who commit the opportunity to receive a conditional full four-year scholarship.We are dedicated to increasing the diversity of the professional health workforce,” says Dr. Steve Nelson, LSU Health New Orleans Interim Chancellor. “Xavier has been enormously successful nationally in graduating pre-med students, and it seemed a natural partnership to keep these promising future physicians right here at home.”
Students who meet the qualifications must follow the application process as outlined by Xavier. Xavier’s Pre-Medical Committee will then submit nominees to the medical school no later than May of the sophomore year. Nominees will be reviewed by LSU Health New Orleans in the fall of the junior year, and students will receive official notice from the medical school once a decision is made. Students will be interviewed by members of the Admissions Committee, and students are granted official early conditional acceptance into LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine after being voted on by the committee.
“Together with Xavier University we will help address the need to recruit more underrepresented students into the medical profession,” says Dr. Richard DiCarlo, Interim Dean of LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine. “We will keep their best and brightest students here in Louisiana to serve the people of the community and state for years to come. This is an important moment for the School of Medicine, and we are grateful for Xavier’s partnership.”“LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine also offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for students before or after conditional acceptance, including summer research programs, physician shadowing, mentorship, information sessions, and engagement with the Student National Medical Association,” notes Angela McLean, MD, Associate Dean for Admissions and Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine.
“This partnership with Xavier represents a tremendous opportunity to advance our medical school’s mission to foster greater diversity in Louisiana’s physician workforce,” adds Dr. Robert Maupin, Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity and Community Engagement at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine.