Internal Medicine Residency Program

Our residency program trains well-rounded physicians who are more than ready for the next step of their careers – whether that is hospital medicine, primary care or a subspecialty

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Overview

The mission of the University of Louisville Internal Medicine Residency Program is to provide comprehensive education in general internal medicine. Our program prepares graduates to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings.

Our Approach to Medical Education

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The department of medicine chair stands with a group of incoming residents, wearing their white coats.
Dr. Kim Williams, Chair of the University of Louisville Department of Medicine, joins the incoming PGY-1 Class of 2029 of the Internal Medicine Residency Program

We provide a supportive and challenging learning environment that encourages professional and clinical development. Residents receive mentorship while developing the knowledge and skills needed for their future careers. Our educational approach emphasizes:

  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Faculty mentorship
  • Intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning
  • Collaboration across healthcare professions
  • Patient advocacy
  • Community engagement
  • Clinical decision-making and increasing responsibility
  • Research and scholarship

Preparing Residents for Their Careers

Our program prepares physicians for a range of career paths, including hospital medicine, primary care and medical subspecialties. Residents gain experience in a variety of clinical settings while developing skills in patient care, communication, collaboration and clinical decision-making.

Residency Program

The program includes 72 categorical residents and 16 preliminary residents. An additional 20 residents participate in the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program. Residents have access to:

  • Faculty mentorship and guidance
  • Training across a variety of clinical locations
  • Opportunities for increasing clinical responsibility
  • Research and scholarly activities
  • Collaboration with residents, faculty and other healthcare professionals
  • Clinical and professional development opportunities

Through clinical training, education, mentorship and scholarship, the program prepares residents for the next stage of their medical careers.

Our Program

Program Details

Our mission is to provide comprehensive education which fully prepares its graduates to practice compassionate and evidence-based medicine
Learner Experience
Facilities

Facilities

UofL Health - UofL Hospital serves as both a tertiary referral center and a hospital for the local urban population, in addition to the VA Hospital and UofL Health - Jewish Hospital – guarantees a wide range of patient care activities.
Life in Louisville

Life in Louisville

Louisville is a wonderful place to live! It offers the amenities of a city but with the welcoming atmosphere of a town. There are great restaurants and events that occur throughout the year and Louisville is home to people from all over the world.

Application and Interview Process

Students interested in the Internal Medicine Residency Program are encouraged to apply early and ensure that all required application materials are complete. Applications are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants should review all program requirements and confirm that their ERAS application is complete before submission.

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    Interview Process

    The program leadership team reviews each application submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and selects applicants to invite for an interview.

    Interview Invitations and Communication

    • Email communication: We communicate with applicants by email. Applicants should check their inbox and junk or spam folders regularly during interview season. Messages from ERAS or messages sent using blind copy may be directed to a junk or spam folder.
    • Interview invitations: Interview invitations are sent by email on Tuesdays and Fridays after 3 p.m. Applicants should respond promptly if they wish to accept an invitation because interview availability is limited. Applicants who do not plan to accept an invitation are encouraged to decline it so the interview opportunity can be offered to another applicant.
    • Scheduling an interview: Applicants who accept an interview invitation will receive instructions by email for scheduling their interview online.
    • Waiting list: Some applicants who are not selected during the first round of interview invitations may be offered a place on the waiting list. The selection committee reviews the waiting list periodically throughout interview season and may invite additional applicants as interview opportunities become available.

    2026 Interview Schedule

    All interviews will be conducted virtually.

    • Categorical applicants: Interviews will take place from October 2026 through January 2027.
    • Preliminary applicants: Interviews will take place in November and December 2026.

    Applicants who receive an interview invitation will be provided with additional information about the virtual interview process.

    Residency Positions

    The program interviews approximately 400 applicants for:

    • 24 categorical residency positions
    • 12 preliminary residency positions

    Applicants whose career goals align with the program’s training opportunities are encouraged to apply.

    Program Signaling

    Our program follows recommendations from the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine regarding equitable signaling practices. Program signals may be considered when interview invitations are allocated. Applicants interested in the University of Louisville Internal Medicine Residency Program may choose to signal the program through the applicable residency application process.

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    Application Requirements

    The following requirements apply to all applicants to the Internal Medicine Residency Program. International Medical Graduates should also review the additional requirements provided in the International Medical Graduates section.

    ERAS Application

    Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must submit a complete MyERAS application and all required supporting documents through ERAS.

    Supplemental ERAS Application

    For application cycles in which a supplemental ERAS application is offered, applicants should review the requirements and participation information provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Information collected through a supplemental application may help program staff learn more about an applicant’s medical education and experiences, including work, volunteer and research activities. Applicants should review the AAMC ERAS application information for current requirements, deadlines, frequently asked questions and other resources.

    Match Participation

    • The program does not participate in pre-match selection.
    • Residency positions are not offered outside of the Match.

    Medical School Graduation Requirement

    Applicants must have graduated from medical school within three years of applying to the program. Exceptions are not permitted. For International Medical Graduates, the completion date of the required internship is used as the medical school graduation date when determining eligibility.

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    2-3 Letters of Recommendation

    Applicants must submit the required letters of recommendation as part of their application:

    • Categorical applicants: At least two letters of recommendation are required. One should be an Internal Medicine Departmental Letter, also known as a Chair’s Letter.
    • International Medical Graduates (IMGs): Three letters of recommendation are required. Please review the International Medical Graduates section below for additional requirements.

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    USMLE I and II Scores

    Applicants must meet the following examination requirements:

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    Additional Requirements for International Medical Graduates

    The following requirements apply to all International Medical Graduates (IMGs) applying to the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

    • Visa requirements: Applicants who require a visa must obtain an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)-sponsored J-1 visa before beginning residency. The program does not sponsor or accept H-1B visas. Exceptions are not permitted.
    • U.S. clinical experience: Applicants must have at least three months of U.S. clinical experience at a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Hands-on clinical experience is preferred, but other U.S. clinical experiences, including observerships, will also be considered.
    • Letter of recommendation: One of the three required letters of recommendation must be written by a faculty member at the U.S. medical school where the applicant completed clinical experience. The faculty member must have been directly involved in the applicant’s experience at the U.S. clinical site. The faculty member’s professional credentials must be included in the letter.
    • International Medical Graduate applicants: International Medical Graduates are considered and selected for the residency program. The proportion of U.S. medical graduates and International Medical Graduates in the program varies from year to year.

Stipend & Benefits

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