Do you offer away rotations for interested medical students?

The University of Louisville Department of Radiology welcomes visiting medical students.  All applications for visiting medical student rotations are submitted through VSLO application service. If you have questions, please email the Office of Medical Student Affairs at medstuaf@louisville.edu.

When is the application deadline?

The program follows ERAS residency application timelines. It is highly recommended to submit your application within the first week of ERAS opening to residency programs.

Will virtual interviews be offered for the University of Louisville radiology residency?

Yes, all interviews for UofL radiology residency positions will be conducted virtually during the 2024-2025 academic year, following the recruitment recommendation of the AMA (American Medical Association) and the APDR (Association of Program Directors in Radiology)

What is needed for an application?

We only accept applications via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System), and the following must be submitted for consideration: ERAS application, three letters of recommendation (at least one radiology letter is highly recommended), ECFMG status, USMLE transcript, medical school transcript, and personal statement. 

Diagnostic Radiology is a participating specialty utilizing the supplemental ERAS application. Applicants will have twelve program signals, six gold and six silver.

Do I need to apply for a preliminary year?

Yes, candidates match separately for preliminary years. The University of Louisville Internal Medicine program is excellent.

Do you have a minimum score requirement?

No, we use a holistic approach while reviewing applications. With the change in USMLE Step 1 to pass/fail, a Step 2 numerical score must be available at the time of application. The program reviews Step 2 scores before extending interview offers. The program’s current average Step 2 score is 243.

Do you accept international graduates into your program?

The residency encourages all eligible medical students / medical residents to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex.

We consider all applications submitted to us, however, we do give precedence to LCME schools. Additionally, ECFMG certification is required by the time of application. Please note that J-1 visas are the only visa type that the university sponsors for medical residents.
Please review the policy on foreign nationals and international medical graduates.

Do you consider applications from D.O.s?

Yes, we accept and interview students from osteopathic medical schools. We do require the USMLE Step 2 numerical score as above to be released at the time of application. USMLE Step 1 is no longer required for D.O. applicants.

How many residency positions are available?

For the 2025 Main Residency Match, we will have seven positions available for the radiology residency class starting July 1, 2026. We will also have two positions available for residents starting July 1, 2025. 

Are educational funds available?

The Department is committed to providing resources for a successful residency. A current listing of departmental resources can be found here.

How much leave is provided?

Residents are entitled to four weeks of vacation per year.

In addition, PGY 3-5 residents are entitled to five days of CME per academic year. Additional time away may be granted to residents presenting at approved conferences.

PGY 4 residents receive five days for fellowship interviews. Please visit our fellowship placement website to see the list of our graduates’ fellowships.

Does your program offer ESIR (Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology)?

Yes, we allow two residents per class to be on the ESIR track. Residents interested in IR will interview for ESIR in the spring of their second year.

Do you offer couples match?

Yes, we do participate in ERAS’s couples match.