University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Addiction Medicine program is housed within UK HealthCare, one of the regions leading academic medical centers. This setting provides trainees with robust, multidisciplinary clinical training and access to a strong foundation in research and public health. As part of the Department of Psychiatry, the program emphasizes integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, with a strong focus on harm reduction and innovative approaches to medication-assisted treatment.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Danielle Anderson, MD
University of Kentucky
Primary Program Contact
Jodi Smith, MD
Univ of Kentucky
Locations
University of Kentucky
Dept of Psychiatry
245 Fountain Ct
Lexington, KY 40509-2792
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
627 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
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
- 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
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through 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.