University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our neuropathology program at UK provides excellent exposure to clinical neuropathology and research through our surgical neuropathology and autopsy services, as well as our work with the Sanders Brown Center on Aging/UK Alzheimer's Disease Center. We serve most of central and eastern Kentucky, along with the surrounding states, and provide care to rural and underserved populations. We are based in Lexington, which is a small city with reasonable cost of living and strong public schools.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Janna Neltner, MD
Univ of Kentucky Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Hayley Hereford, BS
Univ of Kentucky Coll of Med
Locations
Univ of Kentucky Coll of Med
Neuropathology Pgm
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Application Information
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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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 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 13, 2025 - Apr 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
May 21, 2025 - Apr 1, 2027
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.