University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#92
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3402021079
- NRMP Code:
- 1848340C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UK PM&R is a categorical program located in the heart of the Bluegrass with training in inpatient rehab , outpatient Neuro & MSK w/ procedures, & spans across 4 large institutions (VA, Cardinal Hill, Easter Seals, UK). Our program is 1 of only 3 PMR programs in the country that has Osteopathic Recognition, offering optional training in Osteopathic Principles & Practice. We offer 3 paid conferences, PGY-1 pain / sports selectives, access to complex patient care (urban & rural communities) + more!
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$64,822
PGY-1
$65,581
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
$69,804
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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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:
- 3402021079
- NRMP Code:
- 1848340C0
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jamie L Key
- Email:
- jamie.key@uky.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/9/2027
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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:
- 1848340C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Cardinal Hill Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Cardinal Hill Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Leslie Justice
- Contact Email:
- leslie.justice@uky.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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