University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of Louisville Division of Dermatology provides a well-rounded educational experience in medical, pediatric, dermatopathology, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Our residents learn to diagnose and treat a breadth of skin conditions in a variety of clinical settings, including weekly continuity clinics, the VA hospital, private practice setting, and hospital consults. Furthermore, they are highly competitive for fellowships, academics, or private practice upon graduation.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Virginia Kartha, MD, BA
University of Louisville KY
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Watts, MD
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med
Locations
University of Louisville KY
Division of Dermatology
3810 Springhurst Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241-6162
323 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
800 Zorn Ave
Louisville, KY 40206-1499
530 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202-3611
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 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.