University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program is a one-year clinical training fellowship accredited by the ACGME since 2013, with a 100% board pass rate on the ABPN Vascular Neurology Certification Exam. Clinical rotation site includes a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Fellows have the opportunity to gain experience with use of botulinum toxin in management of post-stroke spasticity. Fellows have the opportunity to gain knowledge on the interpretation of neurosonology studies.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Kara Jo Swafford, MD
Univ of Kentucky
Primary Program Contact
Rouby Banihani, BS, MBA
Univ of Kentucky Coll of Med
Locations
Univ of Kentucky
J401
740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536-0284
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
2050 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.