University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (IM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Lexington, KY
12
Positions
16.7%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1562021101
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
45

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
28
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
29.20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Kentucky Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program is a large, university-based program centered around rotations at the >1000 bed Chandler Hospital, a quaternary referral center for the region. Situated in the college town of Lexington, KY, fellowship at UKY is designed to provide comprehensive curricula and experience in a sustainable fashion that allows generous time for study and preparation for academic or private careers as well as advanced procedural expertise.

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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$69,804
PGY-1
$69,804
PGY-4
$73,241
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Lexington, KY

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1562021101
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
45
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1848156F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
12

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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