University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The UK Pain Medicine Fellowship provides high-volume, comprehensive training across the full spectrum of interventional and MIS spine procedures. Fellows gain hands-on experience in SCS, DRG, BVNA, SI joint fusion, MILD, interspinous stabilization, ITDDS, regenerative medicine, and U/S-guided procedures. Our multidisciplinary faculty includes leaders in national societies and guideline development. Unique curriculum features include built-in procedural certifications, cadaver-based surgical skil
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Mallard, MD
Univ of Kentucky
Primary Program Contact
Amy P Dilorenzo
Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Kentucky
Dept of Anesthesiology MN 256
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
2115 Harrodsburg 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
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)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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
Jan 31, 2027
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.