University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#75
Specialty Rank
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#75
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3622021033
- NRMP Code:
- 1848362C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The plastic surgery rotations, each resident is assigned to an attending surgeon. Residents are responsible for covering the attending's clinics and operating rooms. Chief residents determine the distribution of extra residents to fill the needs of patients and the service. Opportunities for elective, research and aesthetic months
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,822
PGY-1
$65,581
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
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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3622021033
- NRMP Code:
- 1848362C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lesley Wong
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1848362C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Robin K Riley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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