University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our referral base is most of the State of Kentucky as well as Southern Indiana. We treat all varieties of colon and rectal disease including complex tertiary care cases involving re-operative surgery for both inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, anorectal disease, surgery for incontinence, and a wide range of endoscopic and physiology procedures. We provide one-on-one interaction between faculty and the fellow and a very broad mix of procedures and patients.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Susan Galandiuk, MD
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Julie A Watkins
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med
Dept of Surgery
550 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202
323 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
217 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
800 Zorn Ave
Louisville, KY 40206-1499
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40217
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 8, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.