University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
79
Positions
#118
Specialty Rank
$63,723
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#118
Pediatrics Ranking
46th Percentile
Top 54% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3202021088
- NRMP Code:
- 1217320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 79
- Interviews:
- 315
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 238
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 30
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 62.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is structured to permit the physician to develop broad clinical expertise in general and primary care pediatrics as well as in-depth competence in the pediatric sub-specialties. We accomplish this by offering three progressive levels of training characterized by increasing complexity of clinical problems, increasing responsibility for patient care and increasing availability of elective time. The program mixes hands-on, bedside training, and didactic sessions.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,723
PGY-1
$66,105
PGY-2
$68,239
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 22.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 157K
- 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:
- 3202021088
- NRMP Code:
- 1217320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 79
- Interviews:
- 315
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sara Multerer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 1/21/2027
- 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:
- 194
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1217320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Norton Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Norton Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Brittney M Luckett
- Contact Email:
- brittney.luckett@louisville.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 27
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:27PGY-2:28PGY-3:24
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 36.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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