University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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PsychiatryUniversity BasedLexington, KY

Size

6 / year · 23 total

Training length

4 yr

Schedule

52 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK227–262
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal19.7×
    59%
  • None
    3%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    17%
  • US DO
    14%
  • US IMG
    0%
  • Non-US IMG
    1%

Applications per year

852
2022
873
2023
850
2024
871
2025
663
2026

Compensation

$64,822 (avg)

Cost of living

$1,079/mo (−7%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$64,8221512
Year 2$65,5811512
Year 3$66,5751512
Year 4$69,8041512

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD60%
  • DO25%
  • IMG15%

Sex

  • Female55%
  • Male45%

Tracks & recognition

Research / fellow

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    63%
  • US DO

    34%
  • Non-US IMG

    3%
  • US IMG

    0%
By signal
  • Sent

    79%
  • Did Not Send

    21%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    86%
  • Sent

    14%
Student type
This program Psych avg
  • US MD Graduates

    65%
    53%
  • US DO Graduates

    26%
    26%
  • US-IMG

    4%
    12%
  • Non-US IMG

    4%
    10%
Sex
This program Psych avg
  • Women

    70%
    53%
  • Men

    30%
    46%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    1%
Race / ethnicity
This program Psych avg
  • White

    91%
    48%
  • Asian

    13%
    33%
  • Other

    4%
    4%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    4%
    12%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Black or African American

    0%
    10%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    2%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    67%
  • In-State

    33%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    77%
  • In-State

    23%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    29%
Top medical schools
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    30%
  • Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    9%
  • Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

    9%
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

    9%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    97%
  • Ever Failed

    3%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)52
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)28
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1848400C0, 1848400C2
  • ACGME ID4002021074
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027