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 ResidencyCAS.
• We do not offer positions outside the match nor through any other mechanism than ResidencyCAS.

Applicant Qualifications

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.

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)

• 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.
• 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.