How To Apply

The University of Kentucky Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers five PGY-1 positions each year. These appointments are awarded through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP)

Please contact us with questions.

Step1: Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

ERAS collects the following information:

Curriculum Vitae
Medical School Transcripts
USMLE Licensure Exam Transcripts
Medical School Performance Evaluations,
also known as the Dean's Letter
Letters of Recommendation (at least 3)
Personal Statement
ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)

Important Dates:

July 1, 2012: ERAS opens for new applications
September 15, 2012: Applicants may send their applications to selected schools
October 1, 2012: Medical School Performance Evaluations (MSPE's) are released to programs
November 2012: Application deadline
March 15, 2012: NRMP Match Results

After you select our program code, the application is available to our department, electronically, for review.

Please visit the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to start your application:

Step 2: Interview Invitations

An invitation for an interview will be given at anytime after an application is received.

Applicants are selected for interviews, based on merit, after review of all the application materials.

Step 3: The Interview

Interviews will occur Tuesdays:

Interviews date are:

October 30, 2012
November 13, 2012
November 27, 2012
December 11, 2012
December 18, 2012

Applicants are invited to participate in the following events:

Night-before: A casual dinner and social will be held at 6:30pm at either deSha's or Portofino's restaurant. Business casual attire is appropriate.
Interview Day: The day begins with a continental breakfast with faculty and residents at 7:30am
Department Chairman Welcome: Wendy Hansen, M.D. will give an introduction to our department and introduce each division chair.
Division Chairman Welcome: Each division chairman will give description of their respective division.
Individual interviews: Each applicant will be a part of five separate interviews with two faculty members, the chairman/program director, and two residents.
Facility Tour: A tour of the hospital and medical campus will be given to groups of applicants when they are not interviewing.
Resident Slide-Show: A slide-show presentation about the residency program and resident life will be given to groups of applicants when they are not interviewing.
Lunch: Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.

More about Lexington, Kentucky

Hotel Accommodations:
Hilton Hotel
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Dinner Location:
deSha's
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or

Portofino's
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Interview Location:
University of Kentucky
Chandler Medical Center
3rd Floor, Ob/Gyn Department
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Travel:
Bluegrass Airport
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Step 4: The Match

All PGY-1 positions are offered through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).

The department follows the policies and agreements set by the NRMP.

Important Dates:

September 1, 2012: Registration begins at 12:00pm EST
November 30, 2012: Applicant registration deadline
January 15, 2013: Begin rank order list entry
February 20, 2013: Rank order list ends at 9:00pm EST
March 11, 2013: Applicants matched and unmatched data posted to the website at 12:00pm EST
March 15, 2013: MATCH DAY! Results posted to the website at 1:00pm Eastern

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

How To Apply

Step1: Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

Step 2: Interview Invitations

Step 3: The Interview

Step 4: The Match