Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) Fellowship Program
This fellowship focuses on comprehensive training to perform gynecologic surgeries, including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, endoscopy and robotics.
Overview
The MIGS 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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Residency Centralized Application Service (CAS)
Residency Centralized Application Service (CAS)
OBGYN Residency Programs will be participating in ResidencyCAS to:
- Apply to OBGYN residency programs
- Signal OBGYN programs
- Request documents supporting the application, such as transcripts, LORs/SLOEs and USMLE / COMLEX scores
- Schedule and participate in virtual interviews with programs
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Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE)
All Applicants: One Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) should be included in applicants’ ResidencyCAS packages. The SLOE will replace one of the traditional letters of recommendation (LOR) or the Chair’s letter; applicants should still include two OBGYN LORs (traditional or Chair where available) and one other LOR.
- Our specialty will be implementing Program Signaling.
- Each applicant may choose to send a total of 18 signals with their ResidencyCAS application (three gold signals for programs of highest interest and 15 silver signals for programs of high interest).
- Residency Programs must indicate participation when registering for ResidencyCAS.
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USMLE Requirements
- To be competitive, a PASS score on USMLE Step I and a 225 or above on USMLE Step II CK.
- Results of the USMLE Step II CK must be received by Feb. 1, 2025, for the application to be considered for the rank list.
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Medical school transcript
All applicants must have graduated medical school within the past five years of when the next academic year starts. (i.e., for Match 2025 - Graduation date 2020 in order to start 2025.)
Stipends & Benefits
| Post Graduate Level | Annual | Monthly |
| PGY5 | $72,601.03 | $6,050.08 |
| PGY6 | $75,877.94 | $6,323.16 |
| PGY7 | $79,034.94 | $6,586.24 |
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. Residents 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 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.
Kentucky state law requires that all PGY-2 and above trainees be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky. The fee for the initial training license is paid by the Graduate Medical Education Office for the PGY-1's who continue as PGY-2's in UofL programs.
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.
Lab coats are provided by departments for residents at the beginning of their training.