Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The University of Louisville program is a comprehensive program of training for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery including complex head and neck cancer patients, pediatric conditions, minimally invasive parathyroid surgery, laryngology, and expanded endonasal and skull base surgery, facial plastics and neurotologic experience. *Of note, there will be a 2% increase in resident stipends in the 2022-23 year. This will continue forward.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
2
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1217280C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
62
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
40
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2802021041
Beeper or Home Call
99
13
13
13
13
Program Director
First Name
Swapna
Middle Name
K
Last Name
Chandran
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med
Dept of Otolaryngology 3rd Fl
529 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-85.744159 38.248949)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Bennie
Last Name
Kasey
Degrees
MS
Address
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med
Dept of Otolaryngology 4th Fl
529 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-85.744159 38.248949)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
91.60
% IMG
8.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
27.60
% Male
72.30
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
44.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,488 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $61,711 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $63,703 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $66,581 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $69,808 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
14
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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