University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of Kentucky is the main referral source for tertiary medical care for Eastern Kentucky . This allows for a diverse patient population that includes patients who live in rural, suburban , and urban areas. The University of Kentucky Triple Board program offers elective rotation experiences in a number of sites that offer residents the opportunity to learn about multiple systems of care. These include clinics in the university setting, community setting, and school setting.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert Edward Simon, MD
Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jodi Smith, MD
Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr
Dept of Psychiatry
245 Fountain Ct
Lexington, KY 40509
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 19, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 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.