University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#247
Specialty Rank
$58,400
PGY1 Salary
5.0%
IMG %
#247
Emergency Medicine Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1102021129
- NRMP Code:
- 1848110C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 141
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 51
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$58,400
PGY-1
$60,636
PGY-2
$62,687
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 30.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,502,935
- 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:
- 1102021129
- NRMP Code:
- 1848110C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 141
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sameer Desai
- Email:
- r.peurach@uky.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1848110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kirsten Morant
- Contact Email:
- kirsten.morant@uky.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 48
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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