Department of Surgery

Rotations

Rotation Schedules

Conference Schedule

Fellowships

Housestaff Benefits
Salaries, Vacations, Insurance, Licensure, Perks

Application Process
NRMP codes, Requirements, Interview Dates, Visiting UK

Positions Offered

The University of Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery program offers a two-year fellowship position for individuals who have graduated from approved general surgery residency programs. We are currently accepting applications for two available CT fellowship positions.

A 24-month training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

• One resident per year
• Selection made 12 months prior to commencement of residency

Application Requirements

The University of Kentucky Thoracic Surgery Residency Program requires the following materials:

• Thoracic Surgery Application*
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation (including a letter from the Program Director)
• ABSITE scores
• The residency program participates in the ERAS program
• Wallet-sized photo

*All positions are filled through the Thoracic Surgery Matching Program. Applications for this program are available by calling the National Residency Match Program at (202) 828-0566.

Applications will not be considered until they are complete.

Mark Plunkett, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Frank C. Spencer, MD Endowed Chair in Surgery
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program
Co-director, Linda and Jack Gill Heart Institute
University of Kentucky
740 South Limestone Street, Suite A-301
Lexington, KY 40536
E-mail: mplun2@email.uky.edu

or

Teresa A. Mollineaux
Thoracic Program Coordinator
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Kentucky
740 South Limestone Street, Suite A301
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-6519
E-mail: tamoll2@uky.edu

Please include an e-mail address with your application as we will be responding to questions by e-mail. Any questions or comments can be e-mailed to Teresa Mollineaux at the following address: tamoll2@uky.edu

Interview Dates

Interviews will be offered in March of each year. We must have your completed application before you are granted an interview.

Visiting the UK College of Medicine

On your interview date, you will be given a tour of the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center and the hospital facilities. For information about the area, see visitlex.com.