Recruiting

All positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). For 2010, it is anticipated there will be 17 Categorical, 6 Primary Care, 6 Med-Peds, and possibly 4 preliminary positions offered through the NRMP. All applications are through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Once a common application form is submitted, a file is generated. Candidates are invited for interviews based on their application, including personal statements, medical school transcript, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores (Step 1 and Step 2 if available), and three recommendation letters.

Additional Program Requirements

All applications are considered. We do not have a minimum USMLE score and we will consider a COMLEX score, but the USMLE is preferred.

For Foreign Medical Graduates -- We do not have minimum USMLE score requirements, but you must be ECFMG certified by June 30 of the year you are wishing to start residency. We do not require US clinical experience. We prefer graduation from medical school within the last 3-4 years unless you have been practicing clinical medicine since graduation. The University of Kentucky generally will only sponsor J1 Visas. All Visa decisions are made by the Graduate Medical Education office, not by the Department of Internal Medicine.

You may contact Linda White, Program Coordinator if you have any further questions.

Interviews

Interview days are scheduled for most every Monday, Thursday, and Friday from November 2, 2009 through January 22, 2010

Interview dates are:

November 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 30
December 3, 4, 7, 14
January 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22

The night before the interview, internal medicine residents take the intern candidates to dinner at one of the local restaurants. The intern candidates are provided housing free of charge, excluding incidental expenses at Hilton Suites-Lexington Green. The candidates are provided transportation to the University the next morning. Below is the typical interview day:

Notes
1. Visitor's parking at UKMC will be paid by the Department of Internal Medicine.
2. This is a sample schedule. Actual interview schedules may vary.