University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Thoracic surgery - Louisville, KY | ACGME Code: 4602012125
The University of Louisville School of Medicine offers a Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency program that is ACGME-approved as a two-year clinical program with one resident per year. The program provides comprehensive training in adult and pediatric cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
Requirements for the program include successful completion of a five-year General Surgery residency program in an ACGME-approved site in the United States. Foreign candidates must be certified by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, have a J1 visa, be ABS certified or eligible, and be eligible for a Kentucky State Medical License.
Residents at the University of Louisville receive training in advanced treatments such as minimally invasive techniques and cardiac assist devices. The program offers concentrated training at two outstanding facilities, Jewish Hospital and Norton Children's Hospital, both located on the UofL Health Science Campus.
Application requirements include a personal statement/cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts from medical school, copies of General Surgery in-training examination reports, and a photo ID.
Application timelines and details for the University of Louisville School of Medicine Residency program are available on the National Resident Matching Program website.
The program does not mention whether they are highly competitive, DO/IMG friendly, or support visas on their website.
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