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University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#81
Specialty Rank
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %
#81
Ophthalmology Ranking
35th Percentile
Top 65% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2402021058
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
42

Contact Information

Daniel Benjamin Moore
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
33
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
58.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
80%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,822
PGY-1
$65,581
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
$69,804
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Lexington, KY
Metropolitan Area
Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
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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
27.5%(FREIDA)

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

Nominal Salary
$64,822
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$80,027
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2402021058
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
42
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel Benjamin Moore
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/7/2026
Interview Period:
11/13/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Kentucky Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Kentucky Hospital
Contact Person:
Madison N Seward
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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