University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Morehead) Rural Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Morehead, KY(Morehead, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#460
Specialty Rank
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#460
Family Medicine Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202031663
- NRMP Code:
- 1848120C3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 46
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in the beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest, the University of Kentucky Rural (Morehead) Family Medicine Residency is a 4-4-4 program with Osteopathic Recognition. We are a University of Kentucky affiliated, community-based program located at UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky. Our mission is to develop family physicians, dedicated to delivering quality care, who will serve the needs of the underserved of the Commonwealth, both in rural and non-rural settings.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,822
PGY-1
$65,581
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage: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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $267K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $40K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 362K
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.59
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
9.6
Gas (per gallon)
$2.96
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202031663
- NRMP Code:
- 1848120C3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 46
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Craig H Burrows
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/26/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- 1848120C3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Claire Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Claire Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Dee Hamm
- Contact Email:
- danielle.hamm@st-claire.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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