University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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Emergency medicineUniversity BasedTrauma 1Lexington, KY

Size

13 / year · 40 total

Training length

3 yr

Schedule

50 hrs / week

EMR

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Applications per year

895
2022
699
2023
807
2024
793
2025
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2026

Compensation

$58,400 (−8%)

Cost of living

$1,079/mo (−7%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$58,4001512
Year 2$60,6361512
Year 3$62,6871512

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD65%
  • DO30%
  • IMG5%

Sex

  • Female45%
  • Male55%

Interview Pool Demographics

Student type
This program EM avg
  • US MD Graduates

    63%
    43%
  • US DO Graduates

    33%
    39%
  • US-IMG

    5%
    12%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
    6%
Sex
This program EM avg
  • Women

    55%
    45%
  • Men

    45%
    55%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program EM avg
  • White

    95%
    65%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    8%
    12%
  • Asian

    3%
    19%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    3%
    2%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    3%
    1%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Black or African American

    0%
    7%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    64%
Top medical schools
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    40%
  • University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

    10%
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    5%
  • Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

    5%
  • Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    5%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)50
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)16
  • Night floatNo
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemResidencyCAS
  • NRMP codes1848110C0
  • ACGME ID1102021129
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters2–4
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterNo
  • Specialty letterYes
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeHybrid (applicant chooses)
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodNov 1, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027