University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Training at the University of Kentucky allows for a unique training environment, located in a medium-sized urban environment with a large surrounding rural community. The teaching hospitals are located in the center of the undergraduate campus, allowing for opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration. The University of Kentucky Graduate Medical Program trains over 900 residents and fellows annually.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James Te-An Lee, MD
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Sally A Jones, BA
Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr
Locations
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Pavilion H/Room HX315/Radiology
800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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 3 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
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
- Group life insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-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.