University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of Louisville Adult Reconstruction Fellowship offers high-volume exposure to primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty within a comprehensive academic training environment. Fellows participate in 10-15 surgical cases weekly, including complex revisions, osteotomies, malunions, and nonunions of the lower extremity. Training emphasizes continuity of care through extensive inpatient and outpatient experience, including dedicated Total Joint Clinics and multidisciplinary perioper
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Arthur L Malkani, MD
University of Louisville
Primary Program Contact
Tammy M Thompson, MBA
University of Louisville
Locations
University of Louisville
Orthopaedic Surgery 1st Fl ACB
550 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202-1622
323 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40217
530 S Jackson St
Louisville, KY 40202-3611
1850 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville, KY 40215
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 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.