University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Hazard) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Hazard, KY(Lexington, Kentucky Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$60,779
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202021512
- NRMP Code:
- 1848120C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is an unopposed 4-4-4 program boasting high quality training in a rural setting. Being a small program allows residents the opportunity to work on a 1/1 basis with faculty. We have an open ICU and train residents to manage the hospital service. Procedural skills in an outpatient & inpatient setting are a key focus of training. Faculty are devoted to education & constantly improve the overall experience. Being a small program allows us to have a close-knit group of learners & faculty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,779
PGY-1
$63,059
PGY-2
$65,270
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 74(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $297K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $68K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202021512
- NRMP Code:
- 1848120C1
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Wanda Gayle Taylor
- Email:
- wanda.noble@uky.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 2461120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- ARH Regional Medical Center (Hazard)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- ARH Regional Medical Center (Hazard)
- Contact Person:
- Heather Pennington
- Contact Email:
- hrnobl0@email.uky.edu
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
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 35th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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