University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program
Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lexington, KY(Lexington, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#133
Specialty Rank
$65,581
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %
#133
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4202021071
- NRMP Code:
- 1848420R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 81
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 30.2%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Training at the University of Kentucky allows for a unique training environment, located in a medium-sized urban environment with a large surrounding rural community. The teaching hospitals are located in the center of the undergraduate campus, allowing for opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration. The University of Kentucky Graduate Medical Program trains over 900 residents and fellows annually.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,581
PGY-1
$65,581
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
$69,804
PGY-4
$73,241
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $347K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.2%
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:
- 4202021071
- NRMP Code:
- 1848420R0
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Te-An Lee
- Email:
- jtlee3@uky.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2025 - 12/20/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1848420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Kentucky Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sally A Jones
- Contact Email:
- sallyajones@uky.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 22nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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