University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Morehead) Rural Program
About This Program
Located in the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest, the University of Kentucky Rural (Morehead) Family Medicine Residency is a 4-4-4 program with Osteopathic Recognition. We are a University of Kentucky affiliated, community-based program located at UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky. Our mission is to develop family physicians, dedicated to delivering quality care, who will serve the needs of the underserved of the Commonwealth, both in rural and non-rural settings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Craig H Burrows, MD
UK St Claire
Primary Program Contact
Dee Hamm
UK St Claire
Locations
UK St Claire
Ctr for Health Education & Research 205
316 W 2nd St
Morehead, KY 40351-1550
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.