University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$66,575
PGY1 Salary
77.8%
IMG %
#70
Child neurology Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852021099
- NRMP Code:
- 1848185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 6.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/neurology/residency-child-neurology - https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/gme/prospective-residents-and-fellows
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,575
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
$69,804
PGY-4
$73,241
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $347K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.8%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 380K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.74
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.52
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852021099
- NRMP Code:
- 1848185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sharoon Qaiser
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/22/2025 - 2/1/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1848185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer D Ferguson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 77.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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