Entering Class Demographics
Class of 2015 Profile
Find out more about our latest MD class.
The Feinberg School of Medicine has a tradition of diversity and is among the top 10 schools in the country with respect to the racial heterogeneity of the students it has graduated. That tradition reflects a commitment to diversity in research, medical education, and post-graduate training and a recognition that only through cultural competence and understanding can we truly address the disparities and help transform the healthcare environment. Through focused programs, we are working to attract more minority physicians, scientists, students, residents and fellows to expand the breadth and depth of the Northwestern family. And we are making progress -- the medical school's 2010 entering class was our most diverse ever, with nearly 19 percent underrepresented minorities. Similarly, 13 percent of newly matched residents were from underrepresented groups.
-Jeff Glassroth, MD, Interim Dean, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
A Diverse Class at Feinberg
A diverse class is essential to the educational experience of every Feinberg student. To this end, the Office of Diversity and the Office of Admissions work in close partnership to recruit and retain a diverse cohort of students each year. Utilizing holistic review methods in our admissions process allows us to consider every facet of an application for admission. We consider leadership, research, life experience, service, experiences in health care, interdisciplinary experiences, and many other elements in addition to the academic record.
This page last updated Oct 6, 2011