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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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PediatricsUniversity BasedLexington, KY

Size

14 / year · 41 total

Training length

3 yr

Schedule

60 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK222–262
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal2.3×
    77%
  • None
    33%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    80%
  • US DO
    65%
  • US IMG
    20%
  • Non-US IMG
    11%

Applications per year

1,151
2022
1,129
2023
982
2024
981
2025
991
2026

Compensation

$64,822 (avg)

Cost of living

$1,079/mo (−7%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$64,8222112
Year 2$65,5812112
Year 3$66,5752112

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD53%
  • DO23%
  • IMG23%

Sex

  • Female80%
  • Male17%

Tracks & recognition

Academic / clinician educatorHospitalistPrimary careResearch / fellow

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree

  • US MD

    45%

  • US DO

    35%

  • Non-US IMG

    13%

  • US IMG

    7%
By signal

  • Did Not Send

    82%

  • Sent

    18%
Applicants by signal

  • Did Not Send

    91%

  • Sent

    9%
Student type
This program Peds avg

  • US MD Graduates

    57%
    41%

  • US DO Graduates

    33%
    23%

  • Non-US IMG

    7%
    24%

  • US-IMG

    3%
    13%
Sex
This program Peds avg

  • Women

    87%
    75%

  • Men

    10%
    24%

  • Did Not Report

    3%
    0%

  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Peds avg

  • White

    83%
    47%

  • Did Not Report

    10%
    10%

  • Asian

    7%
    28%

  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    7%
    13%

  • Middle Eastern or North African

    3%
    3%

  • Other

    0%
    0%

  • Black or African American

    0%
    9%

  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%

  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Home state

  • Out-of-State

    87%

  • In-State

    13%
Med school state

  • Out-of-State

    90%

  • In-State

    10%
Career plans

  • Practice Full-time

    11%
Top medical schools

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    33%

  • Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

    17%

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    7%

  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

    7%

  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus

    7%
Exam history

  • Never Failed

    96%

  • Ever Failed

    4%

Training sites

  • Golisano Children's at UK

    Lexington, KY

    Primary
    • Primary pediatric hospital / referral center; also referred to as UK Golisano Children's / KCH

    From published listing

  • Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center

    Lexington, KY

    Participating
    • 24-hour pediatric emergency and trauma care center

    From published listing

  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL

    LEXINGTON, KY

    Participating
    • 847 staffed beds
    • 45,621 discharges
    • Lexington-Fayette, KY · 533k (2024)
    • Main teaching / general pediatric clinic rotation

    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)60
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1848320C0
  • ACGME ID3202021087
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3–4
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 5, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027