University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#209
Specialty Rank
$63,724
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#209
Surgery Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402021113
- NRMP Code:
- 1217440P1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Female Faculty:
- 24.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UofL Surgery is an ACGME accredited 5-year residency offering 10 categorical positions per year. Key principles: intensive experience of patient care, decision-making, early operative exposure, independence & graded responsibility. The sizeable patient base & multiple hospitals/rural rotations allow residents to gain the experience to obtain board certification. Residents perform 1,200 cases including complex oncologic, vascular, transplant, pediatric, trauma & laparoscopic procedures.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,724
PGY-1
$66,105
PGY-2
$68,239
PGY-3
$71,322
PGY-4
$74,779
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $274K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,502,935
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402021113
- NRMP Code:
- 1217440P1
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Matthew V Benns
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1217440P1, 1217440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Machenize A Eason
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10PGY-5:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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