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University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

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
4402021113
Program director
Matthew Benns
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
923
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 923 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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 minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White79%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Benns
Program coordinator
Farid Kehdy
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(502) 852-6191
Sponsoring institution
University of Louisville School of Medicine

Department of Surgery Health Sciences Center Louisville, KY 40292 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 and H-1B 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 Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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 minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Louisville School of Medicine Program located?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Surgery Health Sciences Center Louisville, KY 40292. 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 Matthew Benns. The program coordinator, Farid Kehdy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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