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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, 2009: ERAS opens for new applications
  • September 1, 2009: Applicants may send their applications to selected schools
  • November 1,  2009: Medical School Performance Evaluations (MSPE's) are released to programs
  • March 18, 2010: 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:  

  • November 3, 2009
  • November 10, 2009
  • November 17, 2009
  • December 1, 2009
  • December 8, 2009
  • December 15, 2009

Applicants are invited to participate in the following events:

  • Night-before: A casual dinner  and social will be held at 7:00pm at Portofino restaurant. 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:
Portofino
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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:
  • August 15, 2009:  Registration begins at Noon Eastern
  • November 30, 2009:  Applicant registration deadline
  • January 15, 2010:  Begin rank order list entry
  • February 24, 2010:  Rank order list ends at 9:00pm Eastern
  • March 15, 2010:  Applicants matched and unmatched data posted to the website at 11:30am Eastern
  • March 18, 2010:  MATCH DAY!  Results posted to the website at 1:00pm Eastern
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