University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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Internal medicineUniversity BasedLexington, KY

Size

29 / year · 85 total

Training length

3 yr

Schedule

50 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK240–267

200280

Interview rate by signal

Gold20×
40%
Silver17.5×
35%
None
2%

Interview rate by degree

US MD
27%
US DO
15%
US IMG
2%
Non-US IMG
0%

Applications per year

2,131

2022

1,987

2023

1,838

2024

1,712

2025

1,379

2026

Compensation

$64,822 (+2%)

Cost of living

$1,079/mo (−7%)

By year

Yr	Pay	Vac	Sick
Year 1	$64,822	15	12
Year 2	$65,581	15	12
Year 3	$66,575	15	12

Trainee mix

Degree

US MD75%
DO19%
IMG6%

Sex

Female45%
Male55%

Tracks & recognition

Academic / clinician educatorHospitalistPrimary careWomen’s health

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree

US MD
78%
US DO
20%
US IMG
1%
Non-US IMG
0%

By signal

Silver Sent
67%
Gold Sent
25%
Did Not Send
7%

Applicants by signal

Did Not Send
59%
Silver Sent
31%
Gold Sent
10%

Student type

This program IM avg

US MD Graduates
78%
27%
US DO Graduates
19%
23%
US-IMG
4%
17%
Non-US IMG
0%
34%

Sex

This program IM avg

Men
53%
53%
Women
47%
46%
Another Gender
0%
0%
Did Not Report
0%
0%

Race / ethnicity

This program IM avg

White
86%
32%
Asian
13%
42%
Other
2%
2%
Did Not Report
2%
2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
0%
Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin
2%
11%
Black or African American
0%
8%
Middle Eastern or North African
0%
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
0%

Home state

Out-of-State
63%
In-State
37%

Med school state

Out-of-State
71%
In-State
29%

Career plans

Practice Full-time
34%

Top medical schools

University of Kentucky College of Medicine
47%
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
7%
Indiana University School of Medicine
4%
West Virginia University School of Medicine
4%
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
2%
University of Louisville School of Medicine
2%
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
2%
University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
2%

Exam history

Never Failed
100%
Ever Failed
0%

Training sites

UK HealthCare Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Lexington, KY
Primary
From published listing
UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington, KY
Participating
From published listing
Lexington VA Medical Center
Lexington, KY
Participating
From published listing
Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center
Lexington, KY
Participating
- Physically connected to UK Chandler Hospital
From published listing
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL
LEXINGTON, KY
Participating
- 847 staffed beds
- 45,621 discharges
- Lexington-Fayette, KY · 533k (2024)
- Continuity clinic over three years
From published listing
Gill Heart and Vascular Institute
Lexington, KY
Participating
From published listing
The Gill Heart and Vascular Institute
Lexington, KY
Participating
From published listing
Markey Cancer Center
Lexington, KY
Participating
From published listing
ST CLAIRE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MOREHEAD, KY
Participating
- 86 staffed beds
- 4,147 discharges
- Morehead city, Kentucky · 6,789 (2024)
- 1 months
From published listing

Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.

Program Details

Schedule

Avg hours/week (Y1)50
Max hours on duty (Y1)16
Night floatYes
MoonlightingYes

Application

Application systemERAS
NRMP codes1848140C0, 1848140M0, 1848140P0, 1848140C2
ACGME ID1402021141

Requirements

Letters of rec

Letters3–4
Chair letterNo
Faculty letterYes
Specialty letterYes

Visas

J-1 through ECFMG Yes

Interviews

Interview typeVirtual
Video interviewNo
Interview periodOct 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027