Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG) Fellowship Program
This fellowship focuses on comprehensive training to perform gynecologic surgeries, including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, endoscopy and robotics.
Overview
The CBG program is a two-year program which utilizes academic and private clinical settings to train fellows in gynecologic operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, endoscopy and robotics. Since its inception, the program has graduated 20 fellows who now hold positions in both academic and private practice settings. Past graduates have won prestigious awards such as the AAGL 2008 and 2010 Jay M. Cooper Endowed Award; the 2010, 2011 and 2012 IRCAD and AAGL Excellence in Suturing awards. Our faculty and fellows have also authored or coauthored 75 peer-reviewed publications in major journals and books.
Fellows are designated departmental “instructors” who serve as attendings with periodic service and call responsibilities. Fellows have unrestricted access to the fresh tissue human cadaver laboratory, learning and teaching pelvic anatomy and various surgical techniques to residents and medical students. In addition, each fellow participates in post-graduate courses in anatomy and advanced endoscopy held at the University of Louisville.
The fellows have the opportunity to learn robotic surgery on a dual console Intuitive daVinci Si unit that offers practice in refining clinical robotic endoscopic procedures. Upon completion of the program, the fellow will be able to confidently perform most advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures and be eminently qualified to continue as an academic clinician in a supervisory position.
Program Details
Application and Interview Process
Application Procedure
Applicants must have their files completed for screening prior to receiving an invitation to interview. Applications must be submitted using ResidencyCAS.
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Application
Applications for 2027 Complex Benign Gynecology (CBG) Fellowship positions will be submitted through FellowshipsCAS. Link to AAGL application site that includes instructions and required documents: https://aagl.org/cbgf/applications/
May 1, 2026: Deadline to Submit Applications
May 22, 2026: First Wave of Interview Notifications
June 1, 2026: Deadline for Candidates to Accept/Decline Interview Invitation
June 2, 2026: Second Wave of Interview Notifications
August 21, 2026: UofL CBG Fellowship Interviews
The CBGF match is conducted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). You will be required to register for the match on the NRMP website: www.nrmp.org.
September 23, 2026 – Match Day
Application aboutStipends & Benefits
| Post Graduate Level | Annual | Monthly |
| PGY5 | $74,779.06 | $6,231.59 |
| PGY6 | $78,154.28 | $6,512.86 |
Term life insurance is provided for all residents, in the amount of $2,000 of life insurance for each $1,000 of annual stipend. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included.
Single and family coverage is available at group rates. Several different plans at varying costs are available to choose from. Fellow may choose Premium Conversion, which permits payment of premiums with pre-tax dollars. Information regarding health insurance benefits can be found at the HR Benefits Page.
The Faculty Practice Office in the Outpatient Care Center will provide an annual examination, including cleaning and up to four bitewing x-rays, to residents free of charge. Any additional services are the responsibility of the Fellow. Fellows can call 852-5401 for information. Fellows may also purchase, at group rates, dental insurance in both single and family plans.
All Fellows are covered by workers compensation for medical expenses and lost work time due to job-related illness or injury.
Long-term disability insurance is provided for residents, free of charge. Fellows have the option of converting the coverage from group to individual at the end of their training and the option of purchasing additional coverage at very reduced rates.
Coverage is provided for all Fellows by either the University of Louisville or by the hospitals to which residents are assigned. This coverage applies to all assigned rotations that are part of residency training, as detailed on the reverse side of the resident agreement.
Hepatitis B immunization and an annual TB skin test are required and furnished free of charge to all Fellows. The Campus Health Services Office provides minor urgent medical care and immunizations, including boosters and TB testing. Personal counseling is also available. The Campus Health Services Office also serves as an on-site treatment facility for workers compensation related injuries and exposures including needle sticks and as the repository of resident immunization records and exposure data. The office is staffed by board-certified faculty physicians and faculty nurse practitioners who have extensive primary care and occupational exposure experience.
Lab coats are provided by departments for Fellows at the beginning of their training.