BENEFITS / CALL, Etc.
Benefits and Stipends
The
University of Kentucky provides competitive benefits and stipends. The current
year information is available at http://www.mc.uky.edu/GME/STIPENDBEN.pdf.
A sample contract is also posted at that site.
Board Preparation
Preparation for the psychiatry boards is provided to all residents.
Preparation for the psychiatry boards is provided to all residents. Each year, residents take the Psychiatry Residents in Training Exam (PRITE) as preparation for written boards. All psychiatry residents beginning residency in 2007 and thereafter, are required to pass at least 2 out of 3 patient interview examinations before graduation. They will be examined by 2 board certified psychiatrists. For more information visit the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) website and click on “Psychiatry”.
Book Money
Money is allotted for educational materials or attending conferences: first year - $350; second year - $400; third - $450; fourth year - $500; fifth year - $550. In addition, Child Psychiatry residents and Triple Board residents receive a $100 allotment for purchasing toys for play therapy.
Call
Residents at the PGY-I level through PGY-III cover emergency services while on the Emergency Psychiatry Service weeks. Call is limited, therefore, to several 24-hour Saturday shifts and 12-hour Sunday shifts during the year. There is no call in the fourth year.
Keeneland Horse Racing
Residents are excused from clinical duties one afternoon during the spring to attend Keeneland. An afternoon at the historic, beautiful Keeneland Race Course will be a memorable experience even if you don’t come home a winner.
Orientation/Welcome
Many activities are planned to orient new residents and their families. Each year the department has a reception at the training director’s home and a family picnic. Incoming residents are well supported in the transition to residency. All interns spend their first two months on psychiatry and only do “shadow call” in July. In August, they begin taking back-up call with senior resident.
Professional Development
In addition to the educational opportunities offered in the Didactics and Grand Rounds programs, residents are provided an opportunity to attend local or national meetings or conferences of special interest. Five days each year are allowed for educational leave. In addition, the department encourages participation in professional associations at the local and national level, and assists residents in applying for national awards and honors. Residents elected as Chief are also sent to one of three Chief Resident conferences designed to prepare them for their new roles as leaders.
Senior Banquet
In June, a four-course banquet is held at one of Lexington’s
premier country clubs to celebrate the seniors’
graduation and to recognize outstanding achievements by residents and faculty.
Sports and Cultural Events
The University of Kentucky offers a variety of leisure-time activities, both culturally and in the area of NCAA sports events. Residents are eligible for tickets to these events at student rates. Lexington offers an exciting array of other cultural and entertainment opportunities such as touring Broadway shows, ballet, opera, rock and country music concerts, art galleries and specialty museums.
Vacation
At the PGY-I level, residents are given two weeks of vacation plus five days of educational leave to attend conferences or prepare for boards. At the PGY-II level and above, residents have three weeks of vacation plus five days of educational leave. All residents have eight University holidays off plus four holiday bonus days that can be used at other times during the year.
