Urology Residency Program
A comprehensive, five-year training designed to develop skilled urologists through hands-on clinical experience, surgical training and academic learning.
Overview
We are committed to developing a top-tier urology residency program that will carry on the tradition of excellence established in the past. The primary goal of this residency program is to produce urologists competent to practice state-of-the-art urology and who will be prepared to continue life-long continuing education. Graduates will have the necessary didactic, technical and clinical exposure necessary to meet the requirements for certification by the American Board of Urology (patient care and medical knowledge). Graduates interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine, medical research, or fellowship training within a sub-specialty of urology will have the appropriate preparation for additional training or successful entry into their chosen career path.
All graduates will have broad exposure to and understanding of the moral, ethical and regulatory aspects of establishing and conducting a successful urological practice (professionalism and systems-based practice). This includes education in medical administration (systems-based practice), leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, the tenets of life-long professional development (professionalism) and the ability to function successfully in today’s medical environment (systems-based practice).
The University of Louisville Urology Residency Program was awarded a 10-year, full-cycle ACGME accreditation in June 2012, followed by continued accreditation in 2024. We are honored to be recognized for our achievement and look forward to an exciting future at the University of Louisville. Through the collective efforts of a dedicated team of professors, residents and support staff and under the guidance of our program director, Uzoma A. Anele, and chairman, Murali K. Ankem, the program is emerging as one of the most desirable programs in the region.
Program Details
Application Process
The following information outlines the process for medical students applying for the urology residency program. Applicants must have their files completed for screening prior to receiving an invitation to interview. Applications must be submitted using ERAS. A complete application contains the documents listed below.
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ERAS application
Interview Dates for 2027-28 Match
Interview dates will be determined subject to the guidelines set forth by the ACGME, AAMC and SAU.
The University of Louisville Department of Urology will only accept applications via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System). To learn more about ERAS, you may access their website via the link below.
Residents will be appointed through the AUA residency match and selected based on potential to successfully complete their training and certification process. Step I scores, medical school transcripts, letters of recommendation and interviews will be used to select residency candidates. The residency committee, consisting of the entire urology faculty, must meet and prepare the match list which will be submitted by the program director.
Applications submitted to ERAS must be complete by October 1st to be considered. A complete application includes: ERAS application, Step I scores, three (3) letters of recommendation, ECFMG status, USMLE or COMLEX transcript, medical school transcript, curriculum vitae and personal statement. As the program reviews hundreds of applications during this time, we ask that you refer to our website and the University of Louisville School of Medicine website for information on applying to the program. Phone calls from applicants will not be accepted or voice messages returned during this process. Interviews take place November through December.
ERAS Application about2
MSPE letter (Dean's Letter) - after October 1st
Uploading the MSPE
Residency applicants’ Designated Dean’s Office is responsible for uploading the MSPE into the ERAS system.
- IMGs Only: IMG residency applicants must indicate in the MyERAS portal if they themselves or their medical school will provide a MSPE to the ERAS Documents office at the ECFMG. Instructions for submission can be found on the ECFMG website.
- If an IMG applicant previously answered these questions on the Additional Documents page, their response will be displayed and they will have an opportunity to modify their responses if needed before they certify and submit their application.
- If an IMG applicant did not previously answer these questions, they will need to do so before they certify and submit their application.
Assigning the MSPE
- Residency applicants do not assign the MSPE; it is automatically sent to all the programs to which an applicant applies. Applicants will see “No Available Action” in the Additional Documents section.
- Fellowship applicants must make assignments of the MSPE to the programs they designate:
- The MSPE can be assigned at any time, including before it is uploaded.
- The MSPE can be assigned to any saved or applied to programs from the Additional Documents page by selecting “Assign” under the Actions column.
- Programs listed with a disabled checkbox already have the MSPE assigned and have been applied to.
- The MSPE can be assigned by program using the Assign option under the Actions column for any program on both the Saved Programs and Programs Applied To pages.
- Once the MSPE is assigned to a program that has been applied to, it cannot be unassigned.
- The MSPE cannot be assigned to programs that are closed.
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Three letters of recommendation
LoRs must be uploaded through the ERAS Letter of Recommendation Portal by the LoR Author or their designee. It is the applicants responsibility to follow up with LoR Authors about LoRs. Detailed instructions can be found on the AAMC website via the link below.
AAMC Guide to Letters of Recommendation for Applicants about4
USMLE I and II scores
USMLE scores are an important factor in the residency matching process, but they are not the only factor. The importance of USMLE scores varies by specialty and the level of competition. It is highly recommended that the applicant complete both Step 1 and 2 to be considered for interview.
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Step 1
While Step 1 is now pass/fail, a score in or above the 75th percentile can help you secure interviews. A score of 230–245 is considered good, while a score of 245–250 is considered outstanding. A score above 250 can lead to near-guaranteed matches.
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Step 2 CK
A score above 255 can help you secure residency interviews. A score in or above the 75th percentile can boost your chances of landing your preferred residency spot. The Step 2 CK score is one of the most important factors that programs use to evaluate you as a residency applicant.
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Medical school transcript
Uploading the MS Transcript
Residency applicants’ Designated Dean’s Office is responsible for uploading the MS transcript into the ERAS system.
- IMGs Only: IMG residency applicants must indicate in the MyERAS portal if they themselves or their medical school will provide a MS transcript to the ERAS Documents office at ECFMG. Instructions for submission can be found on the ECFMG website.
- If an IMG applicant previously answered these questions on the Additional Documents page, their response will be displayed and they will have an opportunity to modify their responses if needed before they certify and submit their application.
- If an IMG applicant did not previously answer these questions, they will need to do so before they certify and submit their application.
- The EFDO is responsible for uploading the MS transcript into the ERAS system for fellowship applicants. Applicants should visit the EFDO website for information about submitting the MS transcript for upload.
Assigning the MS Transcript
- Residency applicants do not assign the MS transcript; it is automatically sent to all the programs to which an applicant applies. Applicants will see “No Available Action” in the Additional Documents section.
- Applicants must make assignments of the MS transcript to the programs they designate:
- The MS transcript can be assigned at any time, including before it is uploaded.
- The MS transcript can be assigned to any saved or applied to programs from the Additional Documents page by selecting “Assign” under the Actions column.
- Programs listed with a disabled checkbox already have the MS transcript assigned and have been applied to.
- The MS transcript can be assigned by program using the Assign option under the Actions column on both the Saved Programs and Programs Applied To pages.
- Once the MS transcript is assigned to a program that has been applied to, it cannot be unassigned.
- The MS transcript cannot be assigned to programs that are closed.
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Resident selection and eligibility
UofL Urology Residency Program adheres to the Resident Selection Policy of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, including:
Resident Eligibility
Applicants with one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to accredited resident programs at the University of Louisville School of Medicine:
a. Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
b. Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
c. Graduates of medical schools outside of the United States and Canada who have current valid certificates from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). In addition, as of the 2009-2010 academic year, schools located outside the U.S. and Canada must:
1. Be officially recognized in good standing in the country where they are located
2. Be registered as a medical school, college, or university in the International Medical Education Directory
3. Require that all courses must be completed by physical on-site attendance in the country in which the school is chartered.
4. Possess a basic course of clinical and classroom medical instruction that is:
a. not less than 32 months in length; and
b. under the educational institution’s direct authority.
Non-US Citizens
Applicants who are not citizens of the United States must possess or be eligible for one of the following:
· J1 Clinical Visa
· Valid Employment Authorization Document
· Valid Permanent Resident Card
The following are not accepted for residency or fellowship training:
· J1 Research Visa
· J2 Dependent Visa
· H1B Visa
a. Individual programs may limit the amount of time they will hold a position open for applicants to obtain appropriate immigration status.
b. In addition to the above, candidates must have graduated from an accredited medical school within five years of starting the urology residency.
c. Resident candidates must have had a significant amount of clinical experience in the United States.
d. Resident candidates must have completed at least one year of U.S. postgraduate clinical training prior to beginning the residency.
Stipends & Benefits
| Post Graduate Level | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Level 1 | $63,723.67 | $5,310.31 |
| Post Graduate Level 2 | $66,105.08 | $5,508.76 |
| Post Graduate Level 3 | $68,239.50 | $5,686.63 |
| Post Graduate Level 4 | $71,322.28 | $5,943.52 |
| Post Graduate Level 5 | $74,779.16 | $6,231.59 |
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. Flexible Spending Accounts also available.
The Faculty Practice Office in the Outpatient Care Center will provide 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 502-852-5401 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. (See Section XIX, Malpractice Coverage).
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to residents and fellows at no charge and provides confidential counseling, assessment and referral services. The program deals with the broad range of issues such as emotional/behavioral, family and marital, alcohol and/or drug, financial, legal and other personal problems. These services are provided by the Human Development Company.
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.
All postgraduate physicians are entitled to 28 calendar days of vacation for each twelve-month period.
Lab coats are provided by departments for residents at the beginning of their training.
Residents have library privileges at the medical school library (Kornhauser Health Sciences Library) and at all affiliated hospitals. Available services include electronic literature searches and interlibrary loan service. Audiovisual equipment, as well as computers and computer software, are made available to residents through the library. Through the Kornhauser Library’s website, residents have access to thousands of electronic journals via Medline and online e-journal collections. Residents can search the library’s catalog or view a collection of electronic textbooks and reference materials online.
Professional counseling is available to residents through the Health Sciences Center Campus Health Services. Counseling services are also available through the University of Louisville Employee Assistance Program. See Section III.D (Campus Health Services Office) for additional counseling options.
Free membership to the HSC Fitness Center is available to all HSC residents, students, staff and faculty. The Fitness Center is conveniently located in the Chestnut Street Parking Garag and includes weight machines, free weights and 20 pieces of aerobic equipment. Aerobics and yoga classes are also offered. In addition, a swimming pool and recreational facilities on Belknap Campus are also available to residents, through Campus Recreation and the Student Activities Center.
Paid medical leave up to 90 days is available in cases of extended personal illness. Residents are covered under the Graduate Medical Student Leave Policy, which provides up to 12 weeks unpaid leave for personal or family illness. Personal leave is available at the discretion of the program director. Leave that may affect specialty board certification eligibility may determine decision.
Residents are allowed up to 42 days of paid post-partum leave.
Residents may establish accounts to convert tax-free benefit dollars within the limits established by the IRS. Flexible spending accounts provide pre-tax dollars to be used toward medical, dental, vision, pharmacy and daycare expenses. The monies are reimbursed to the resident for expenses incurred.
Parking permits are provided to residents by either their program or the GME office at no cost to the resident.
The University of Louisville House Staff are eligible to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan by electing to contribute to the voluntary Employee Supplemental and Roth Additional options. The contributions in the Employee Supplemental and Roth Additional options are not matched by the university.
The Graduate Medical Education office greatly encourages residents to contribute to their community and improve the future of their profession through leadership and advocacy. In that spirit, the Graduate Medical Education Office is providing membership to the Greater Louisville Medical Society (GLMS) and the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) at no cost to GME contracted residents and fellows.
An Uber based transportation service is provided free of charge to UofL residents/fellows. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all residents and fellows have a safe transportation option if they are too fatigued to return home safely.
Some departments provide additional benefits to their residents, such as textbooks, professional dues, or funds for travel to educational meetings. For questions related to program specific benefits, refer to your program handbook or contact your program administrator.