Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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.
Total Program Size
12
10
10
10
10
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1217440P1
1217440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Required letters of recommendation
4
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
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
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)
78
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Rural
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4402021113
Beeper or Home Call
0
24
36
32
42
Program Director
First Name
Matthew
Middle Name
V
Last Name
Benns
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Louisville Hosp
Dept of Surgery
550 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40292
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-85.745741 38.248317)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Machenize
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Eason
Address
Univ of Louisville Hosp
Dept of Surgery
550 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40292
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-85.745741 38.248317)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.20
% IMG
3.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
34.60
% Male
65.30
Total Physician
43
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
19.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,488 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $61,711 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $63,703 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $66,581 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $69,808 | 30 | 999 |
Total Positions
52
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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