The Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program offers six categorical positions each year.

• We do not offer preliminary or part time positions.
• The residency program participates in the National Ranking Matching Program (NRMP)
• All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS). 
• We do not offer positions outside the match nor through any other mechanism than ERAS. 

Applicant Qualifications

All Applicants--One Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) should be included in applicants’ ERAS
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 ERAS
  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 ERAS

  All Applicants must have graduated medical school within the past 5 years of when the next academic year starts.  (i.e. for Match 2024 - Graduation date 2019 in order to start 2024)

• 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. 9, 2024 for the application to be considered for the rank list.

• For our Osteopathic Applicants and the COMLEX/USMLE
  • USMLE is preferred as it can be difficult to compare COMLEX and USMLE scores.
  • You are NOT required to take the USMLE.
  • For those only taking the COMLEX, to be competitive, a score of 625 and above for both Level 1 and Level 2 is preferred.

• For International Medical Graduates:
  • The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health at the University of Louisville only sponsors J1 visas.
  • You must have at least 6 months of direct patient care experience in the US Health Care System (Observerships do not meet this requirement)
  • ECFMG certification is required at the time of application
  • Must have graduated from medical school within the past 5 years.