University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
85
Positions
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
6.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402021141
- NRMP Code:
- 1848140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 85
- Interviews:
- 230
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 200
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UK IM program is a special place. We care for the people of Kentucky--from rural Appalachia or the diverse city of Lexington--and UK consistently ranks highest among academic medical centers in severity of illness. The unique ambulatory block every 3 months means you'll stay connected to the people and places that are important to you. Graduates say they are prepared for whatever comes next...and that they would choose UK again because of the culture and community our residents create.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,822
PGY-1
$65,581
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 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:
- 1402021141
- NRMP Code:
- 1848140P0
- Total Positions:
- 85
- Interviews:
- 230
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristy Sheffel Deep
- Email:
- ukinmed@uky.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/20/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 1/2/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1848140C0, 1848140M0, 1848140P0, 1848140C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kristi L Lovell
- Contact Email:
- ukinmed@uky.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 31
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:31PGY-2:27PGY-3:27
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 66
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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