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== Academic Programs ==

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine trains physicians who frequently pursue careers serving underserved populations. Medical education emphasizes community health, social determinants of disease, and care for diverse populations. These emphases reflect Temple's mission while preparing graduates for work that addresses health disparities.<ref name="temple"/>

Research programs include basic science, clinical trials, and population health studies relevant to the communities Temple serves. Faculty research addresses cancer, cardiovascular disease, addiction, and other conditions prevalent in North Philadelphia while generating grants that support the academic enterprise.<ref name="temple"/>