University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program
About This Program
Our ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program offers comprehensive training at a high-volume regional referral center serving diverse, high-acuity patients across south-central Kentucky. Fellows gain broad exposure to cardiac catheterization, TAVR, cardiothoracic surgery, advanced imaging and multidisciplinary subspecialty care. Weekly continuity clinic provides longitudinal patient experience. With dedicated faculty, strong institutional support and a mission to serve the regio
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Muhammad Shoaib Akbar, MD
Med Ctr at Bowling Green
Primary Program Contact
Alexander Dingle
Med Ctr at Bowling Green
Locations
Med Ctr at Bowling Green
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
250 Park St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
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
Open House
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 2 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
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
Jul 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.