University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The UK IM program is a special place. We care for the people of Kentucky--from rural Appalachia or the diverse city of Lexington--and UK consistently ranks highest among academic medical centers in severity of illness. The unique ambulatory block every 3 months means you'll stay connected to the people and places that are important to you. Graduates say they are prepared for whatever comes next...and that they would choose UK again because of the culture and community our residents create.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristy Sheffel Deep, MD, MA
Univ Hosp-Albert B Chandler Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kristi L Lovell, BS
Univ Hosp-Albert B Chandler Med Ctr
Locations
Univ Hosp-Albert B Chandler Med Ctr
Kentucky Clinic J504
740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
1101 Veteran'S Dr
Lexington, KY 40502
222 Medical Circle
Morehead, KY 40351-1180
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 3 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 or outside 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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2026 - Jan 2, 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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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.