University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
UK PM&R is a 4-year categorical program located in the heart of the Bluegrass with training in inpatient rehab , outpatient Neuro & MSK w/ procedures, & spans across 4 large institutions (VA, Cardinal Hill, Easter Seals, UK). Our program focuses on providing well-rounded foundational training in PM&R with subspecialty specific schedules for upper levels to promote personalized growth and success. Our program is 1 of only 3 PMR programs in the country that has Osteopathic Recognition, offering o
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicholas Elwert, DO
University of Kentucky
Primary Program Contact
Leslie Justice
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hosp
Locations
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
1900 Richmond Rd
Lexington, KY 40502-1298
1101 Veteran'S Dr
Lexington, KY 40502
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
Does not offer open house or second look
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 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
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
- Disability insurance
--
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.