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University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
60.0%
IMG %
#82
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3002021120
NRMP Code:
1848300C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
58

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
30
Non-Physician Staff:
12
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
48.1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are a medium sized, family friendly program with good anatomic and clinical path exposure, innovative educational curriculum (based on adult learning theory), and a variety of research opportunities nested within a large academic center. We serve much of the state of KY, as well as the surrounding states, to provide medical care to rural and underserved populations. We are centered in Lexington, a small city in central Kentucky with excellent public schools and a reasonable cost of living.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • 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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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

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:
3002021120
NRMP Code:
1848300C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
58
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert J Mc
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 11/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/8/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1848300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Kentucky Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Kentucky Hospital
Contact Person:
Leanna Brignola
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)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
60.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
72nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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