Medicine - Combined Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Residency
We combine two exceptional categorical departments into an integrated residency. Our graduates are well-prepared for all the opportunities that Med-Peds training should offer.
Overview
Choosing a residency program is an important step in preparing for your future medical career. The University of Louisville Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program provides training in the care of both adults and children across a variety of clinical settings. Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, also known as Med-Peds, brings together physicians working in primary care, medical and pediatric subspecialties, medical education and healthcare leadership.
Our Approach to Training
Our program integrates training in internal medicine and pediatrics to prepare residents to provide comprehensive, compassionate and evidence-based care for patients throughout their lives.
Residents develop the knowledge and skills needed to:
- Provide care for both adults and children
- Work in a variety of clinical settings
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across specialties
- Participate in research and scholarly activities
- Develop teaching and leadership skills
- Advocate for patients and communities
Clinical and Professional Development
Residents gain experience across both internal medicine and pediatrics through a range of clinical rotations and educational opportunities. Faculty provide mentorship and guidance as residents develop their clinical, teaching, research and leadership skills. The program supports residents as they prepare for careers in primary care, subspecialty medicine, medical education, research and other areas of healthcare.
Program Details
Application and Interview Process
The University of Louisville Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program uses a holistic review process to evaluate applicants. We consider each applicant’s experiences, accomplishments and perspectives when selecting residents who can contribute to and succeed in our learning environment.
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1Application Overview
ERAS application: Applicants are encouraged to apply early and ensure that their application is complete. Applications are accepted electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program leadership team reviews each completed application and selects applicants to invite for an interview.
Residency positions: The program accepts five interns each year.
Letters of recommendation: Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from faculty members who are familiar with their academic, clinical or professional experience.
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2Interview Process
Applicants selected for an interview will meet with Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) program leadership as part of the interview experience. Our program follows recommendations from the Med-Peds Program Directors Association and conducts interviews virtually.
Program information: Invited applicants will receive access to an online applicant resource with additional information about the program and updates throughout interview season.
Meet our residents: The evening before the interview, applicants will have an opportunity to meet virtually with current residents. These sessions provide time to ask questions, learn about resident experiences and connect with residents who share similar professional interests.
Interview sessions: Morning and afternoon sessions are available to accommodate different time zones and scheduling needs. Each session includes an overview of the program followed by 20-minute virtual interviews with the Program Director and Associate Program Director.
Faculty and resident discussions: Applicants will have an opportunity to participate in an informal faculty panel and additional conversations with current residents.
Applicants may contact the Med-Peds program at medpeds@louisville.edu with questions about the recruitment process, residency program or living in Louisville. For additional information about combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics training, visit the National Med-Peds Residents’ Association resource, What Is Med-Peds?.
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3Medical School Requirements
Applicants who meet at least one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to an accredited residency program at the University of Louisville School of Medicine:
- Graduates of medical schools in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
- Graduates of medical schools in the United States or Canada accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
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4International Medical Graduate Eligibility
Graduates of medical schools located outside the United States and Canada must hold a current, valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
The medical school must also meet the following requirements:
- Be officially recognized and in good standing in the country where it is located
- Be registered as a medical school, college or university in the International Medical Education Directory
- Require students to complete all courses through in-person attendance in the country where the school is chartered
- Provide at least 32 months of clinical and classroom medical instruction under the direct authority of the educational institution
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5Additional Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Medical school graduation: Applicants must have graduated from medical school within three years of applying to the residency program.
- English language proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Licensing examinations: Applicants must have passed Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Level 1 of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA).
- International Medical Graduates: International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must hold certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
- National Resident Matching Program: The residency program does not offer first-year postgraduate (PGY-1) positions before National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match Day.
- Visa and residency status: Residents beginning training must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or hold an eligible J-1 visa. The University of Louisville does not sponsor H-1B visas.
- Visa documentation: Applicants who require a visa must provide applicable visa information as part of the application process.
- PGY-2 and advanced positions: Applicants seeking a position at the second postgraduate year (PGY-2) level or above will be reviewed individually by the Medicine-Pediatrics Resident Review and Education Committee.
Stipend & Benefits
- Four (4) paid weeks of vacation
- Five (5) days off on either Christmas or New Year's
- Five (5) personal days each year
Paid medical leave up to 90 days is available in cases of personal illness or pregnancy. Residents are covered under the Graduate Medical Student Leave Policy, which provides up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for personal or family illness.
Leave of absence longer than 42 days is taken unpaid. Residents work with our PD to create a combination of vacation and personal leave of paid postpartum leave. Longer unpaid leave may be arranged under the Graduate Medical Student Leave Policy.
All first-year residents receive a book allowance from pediatrics. A 10% discount is available on books and supplies.
Residents receive personal access to Pediatrics Care Online, including pediatric boards review PREP questions. They also receive monthly Annals of Internal Medicine, Peds in Review and Pediatrics journal subscriptions. Access is provided to Internal Medicine question bank via MKSAP. PGY-3 residents receive Laughing Your Way to the Boards review book for Peds. PGY-4 Residents receive UWorld question bank access prior to their boards.
Additional board review materials (audio/flashcards, etc) are available to checkout from our Med-Peds Office Library.
Kentucky state law requires that all PGY-2 and above trainees be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky. The initial licensure fee is paid by the Graduate Medical Education Office. All residents will receive free certification in PALS, NRP (neonatal resuscitation), STABLE and ACLS.
Membership in the American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Greater Louisville Medical Society/Kentucky Medical Association as well as paid travel expenses if resident is accepted to present at a national conference
Through the Kornhauser Library's website, residents have access to thousands of electronic journals via Medline, UptoDate and online e-journal collections. In addition, residents can search the library's catalog, view a collection of electronic textbooks and reference materials online and have access to on-demand medical apps like Dynamed, UpToDate, Essential Evidence, VisualDx and more.
Residents are eligible to purchase student athletic tickets, which are offered at reduced rates through the Athletics Department. Housestaff also have free access to the Health Sciences Center Fitness Center. Additionally, for a fee they can use all other UofL athletic facilities including the brand new Student Recreation Center, Bass-Rudd Tennis Center and Ralph Wright Natatorium, which are located on the main campus. Lastly, house staff are eligible to join Planet Fitness at a discounted rate.
- The University offers a complete package of insurance coverage for our residents and their families, including health, dental, vision, prescription, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability and Long Term Care. Detailed plan information can be found on the University of Louisville Human Resources site.
- The University of Louisville House Staff are eligible to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan by electing to contribute to the voluntary Employee Supplemental and Roth Additional options. The contributions in the Employee Supplemental and Roth Additional options are not matched by the University.
- Housestaff 403(b) Information (.pdf)
- Professional liability insurance is provided by the University of Louisville or by affiliated hospitals through contract agreement.
- All house staff are covered under the Kentucky Worker's Compensation statutes for injuries incurred while engaged in regularly assigned duties.
COVID-19 vaccination, Hepatitis B immunization, an annual TB skin test and flu shots are required and furnished free of charge to all residents.