University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#98
Specialty Rank
$61,868
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#98
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
53rd Percentile
Top 47% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2602021009
- NRMP Code:
- 1217260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 51
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 8.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,868
PGY-1
$64,180
PGY-2
$66,252
PGY-3
$69,245
PGY-4
$72,601
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 22.8%(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:
- 2602021009
- NRMP Code:
- 1217260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 51
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brandi Hartley
- Email:
- mawels02@louisville.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2025 - 10/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 1/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
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:
- 1217260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UofL Health-UofL Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UofL Health-UofL Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Monica A Welsh
- Contact Email:
- mawels02@louisville.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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