Plastic Surgery Residency Program
Our plastic surgery programs offer diverse clinical experiences, rotations and strong academics preparing residents for ABPS exams and successful careers.
Overview
Our plastic surgery division offers both independent and integrated models. Both programs are very competitive for matching. Our independent model program is a three-year program after graduating prerequisite five years of training in General Surgery. Our integrated model is a six-year program with strong emphasis in general surgery specialties for the first three years. Both programs are ACGME accredited and designed to provide graduating residents with a comprehensive clinical experience and knowledge of the basic and advanced principles Plastic Surgery. Our mission is to train conscientious, compassionate, caring, thoughtful and competent plastic surgeons that are well versed in scientific analysis and research principles. Our trainees graduate with the confidence knowledge and experience to meet any professional challenge.
Trainees rotate through several affiliated hospitals UofL Health - UofL Hospital, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital, Norton Hospital, Norton Children’s Hospital, Jewish South Hospital, UofL Health - Mary Elizabeth Hospitals and Louisville VA Hospital. Our residents have exposure to all areas of plastic surgery including aesthetics, facial trauma, burns, general reconstruction, pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial plastic surgery and hand upper extremity. Additional rotations in oculoplastic, orthopedics, dermatology, maxillofacial, ENT are required. In addition to our core faculty, our residents are also provided a strong opportunity to work with 20 other plastic surgeons in our community that have gratis faculty appointments. Our gratis faculty are very committed to the mission of our program and heavily involved in our didactics and clinical teaching.
Our academic program is extensive with an inclusive conference schedule of 350 conferences and weekly grand rounds to cover 50 plus core topics. Other weekly conferences include indications, in-service quiz reviews, hand case reviews, Moh’s, craniofacial syndromes conference, photo indications and many more. Each trainee is expected to complete, present and publish a research project. Conferences are mandatory as academics is prioritized over service in our program. Our residents perform competitively on the in-service each year which ultimately prepares them well for the written exam component of the ABPS American Board of Plastic Surgery. With our extensive academic and clinical commitment, our graduates have done very well on the oral component of the ABPS as well.
Program Details
Application and Interview Process
Integrated – PSCA
Medical students must apply through the Plastic Surgery Central Application (PSCA).
In-person interviews are held in December/January.
See ACEPS for important dates and interview policy.
Independent – SFMatch
All Independent applicants must apply through SFMatch.
In-person interviews are held in March.
See ACEPS for important dates and interview policy.
Contact
Amory Alvey, BA
Senior Program Coordinator
Division of Plastic Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Phone: 502-852-6880
Fax: 502-852-8915
plastics@louisville.edu
Stipends & Benefits
Surgical Resident Stipend Rates (2023-2024)
| POST GRADUATE LEVEL | ANNUAL | MONTHLY |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Level 1 | $59,488.12 | $4,957.34 |
| Post Graduate Level 2 | $61,711.24 | $5,142.60 |
| Post Graduate Level 3 | $63,703.79 | $5,308.65 |
| Post Graduate Level 4 | $66,581.66 | $5,548.47 |
| Post Graduate Level 5 | $69,808.68 | $5,817.39 |
| Post Graduate Level 6 | $72,959.56 | $6,079.96 |
| Post Graduate Level 7 | $75,995.13 | $6,332.93 |
| Post Graduate Level 8 | $80,034.62 | $6,669.55 |
| Stipend rates based on 3% increase for all PG levels. | ||
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.
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. Single and family coverage is available at group rates. Several different plans at varying costs are available to choose from. Residents may choose Premium Conversion, which permits payment of premiums with automatic deduction of pre-tax dollars from the resident's monthly salary. Information regarding health insurance benefits can be found at Uofl HR.
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 resident. Residents can call 852-5401 for information. Residents may also purchase, at group rates, dental insurance in both single and family plans.
All residents 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. Residents 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 residents 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 residents. 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.
Commonwealth of Kentucky resident training licensure and renewal fees are paid by the department for the duration of surgical residency in the program.
Plastic Surgery residents are given two weeks paid vacation per year.
**At the discretion of the program director, an additional two weeks may be permitted for personal or educational leave.
The University of Louisville Physician Placement Services provides free assistance to residents seeking practice opportunities in Kentucky. Call Jan Hurst at 1-800-821-1088.
Residents have library privileges at the Kornhauser Library and at all of the affiliated hospitals. Available services include electronic literature, searches and an Inter-library loan service.
Lab coats with embroidered names are provided to residents at the beginning of their training.
Residents are eligible to purchase student athletics tickets at reduced prices through the Athletics Department. Most faculty have season tickets to all major sports and are willing to share them with residents.
Additional benefits may include textbooks, professional dues, or funds for travel to educational meetings.
We have partnered with Planet Fitness for a reduced expense Black card for $15/month and no annual or initial feeds.