Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Louisville offers a comprehensive 5-year residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery. Located in downtown Louisville, KY, the program emphasizes hands-on education through exposure to a variety of surgical procedures and subspecialties within orthopaedics, including trauma care at a Level I Trauma Center. Residents gain a robust educational experience through protected time for conferences, skills development, and participation in initiatives like the Fresh Tissue Dissection Laboratory and Microsurgery Course, designed to refine surgical techniques and anatomical understanding.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Louisville's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery residency program is IMG-friendly, as it offers opportunities for international medical graduates to apply. Details on program eligibility for IMG applicants can be found in the 'Eligibility Criteria' section of the program's website.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not mentioned; program is a 5-year residency
Program Website
Address
Abell Administration Building, 323 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program comprises MD residents, but the exact number of PGY-1 residents is not specified. The program focuses on providing a diverse and well-rounded training experience in orthopaedic surgery.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
At the University of Louisville, education is a top priority and protected time for grand rounds, block conference, fracture conference, basic science review, OITE review, arthroscopy skills development, and fresh tissue dissection is provided to residents.
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# of Locations
Residents spend time at University Hospital, Norton Leatherman Spine Center, and Norton Children’s Hospital, as well as at several community hospitals and private practices.
Fellowship
The program provides residents with guidance towards fellowships post-graduation, particularly in orthopaedic subspecialties. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships at well-established institutions, increasing the residents' competitive edge for future opportunities in specialized fields.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Louisville Department of Orthopaedic Surgery residency program is a 5 year program that revolves around a vibrant medical community in downtown Louisville, KY.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
The University of Louisville’s Orthopaedic Surgery residency program alumni have pursued fellowships in various subspecialties. Details about common fellowships or positions after graduation include opportunities in trauma surgery, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, and spine surgery. Alumni often work across a variety of institutions throughout the United States, indicating a broad geographic representation within the medical community.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Broad exposure to all subspecialties of orthopaedics, strong educational curriculum, vast surgical experience, protected time for conferences, and specialized training opportunities.
PGY-1 Salary
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