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University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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About University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2602021009
Program director
CHAD MATHIS
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
376
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School of Medicine. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 376 applications and invited about 18.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
18.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women12%
  • Men88%
  • White80%
  • Asian16%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
CHAD MATHIS
Program coordinator
Pamela Renner
Coordinator phone
(502) 852-6902
Program phone
(502) 852-7095
Sponsoring institution
University of Louisville School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 550 S. Jackson Street, 1st Floor ACB Louisville, KY 40202 Open in Google Maps

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Louisville School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Louisville School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Louisville School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Louisville School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program received 376 applications and interviewed about 18.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Louisville School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is University of Louisville School of Medicine Program located?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 550 S. Jackson Street, 1st Floor ACB Louisville, KY 40202. Its sponsoring institution is University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

The program director is CHAD MATHIS. The program coordinator, Pamela Renner, is the usual contact for application questions.