University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Bowling Green, KY(Green, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#280
Specialty Rank
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#280
Surgery Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402000114
- NRMP Code:
- 1848440C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 1
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,822
PGY-1
$65,581
PGY-2
$66,575
PGY-3
$69,804
PGY-4
$73,241
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $314K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $40K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,502,935
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.70
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402000114
- NRMP Code:
- 1848440C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shane Damien O'Keeffe
- Email:
- jeweea@mchealth.net
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/6/2025 - 1/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/31/2025 - 1/9/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 1848440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- The Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- The Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Emily A Jewell
- Contact Email:
- jeweea@mchealth.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:3PGY-5:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 42nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 40.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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