University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Bowling Green, KY(Green, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$64,822
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9992000001
- NRMP Code:
- 1848999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 118
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- 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:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 75%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The TY program is located in Bowling Green, KY, a city with a population of 80,000. Bowling Green is located one hour north of Nashville, TN and is a vibrant and growing city with very reasonable housing costs. Med Center Health is the region's premier healthcare provider. Along with the TY program, Med Center Health is home to more UK programs including, IM, Gen Surg, OB/GYN and three fellowship programs in Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- 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
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 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:
- 9992000001
- NRMP Code:
- 1848999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 118
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Samrat Patel
- Email:
- dyees@mchealth.net
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/29/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2460999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- The Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- The Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Eleri Dye
- Contact Email:
- dyees@mchealth.net
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 14th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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