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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health Residency Detail

We are excited about your interest in our program and the opportunity to share why we think our residency is so special!

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Overview

At the University of Louisville, we are dedicated to education. Our fully accredited program is shaped by faculty members who are renowned and accessible - examiners for ABOG, current and former presidents of national professional organizations and physicians who have influenced the progress of American OB/GYN over decades. Our faculty is diverse in clinical interests, age, background and geographic origin and is united by a dedication to training the next generation of obstetrician-gynecologists. Our patient population is even more diverse and among them you will have the privilege to hone your clinical skills with emphasis on inclusivity and cultural competence.

 

Program Details

We prepares physicians with the knowledge, confidence and skills for independent practice or subspecialty training, while fostering leadership, professionalism, lifelong learning and teamwork.
Learner Experience
Facilities

Facilities

Ambulatory Outpatient Sites: Maternal Fetal Medicine High Risk Pregnancy Clinic Gynecologic Surgery Clinic Ultrasound Diagnostic Clinic Colposcopy Clinic Menopause Clinic Family Planning Clinic
Life in Louisville

Life in Louisville

Resident Life Our residents are actively involved in: Local Community Outreach Projects U of L House Staff Council ACOG KY Section Junior Fellow Officer Positions Annual Kentucky State Lobby Day Kentucky Perinatal Health Collaborative ACOG Congress

Application and Interview Process

Application Procedure

The following information outlines the process for medical students applying for residency beginning July 1, 2025.

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)

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

Residency Centralized Application Service (CAS) about

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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 (3 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 I and II scores

  • 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 5 years of when the next academic year starts. (i.e., for Match 2025 - Graduation date 2020 in order to start 2025.)

 

Stipends & Benefits

Stipends The Graduate Medical Education Office (GME) establishes resident stipends for all departments and divisions prior to the start of each academic year.
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