Department of Surgery

Rotation Schedules

Conference Schedule

Housestaff Benefits
Salaries, Vacations, Insurance,
Licensure, Perks

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

Positions Offered

The five-year General Surgery Categorical position is for individuals who want to complete training in general surgery.

The one-year non-designated Preliminary Surgery position is designed for individuals who either do not have a position in a categorical program or who have matched in a non-surgical categorical program and need a surgical internship year.

IF YOU WISH TO PURSUE A SURGICAL SUBSPECIALTY, YOU NEED TO APPLY TO THAT SUBSPECIALTY.

Application Requirements

The University of Kentucky General Surgery Residency Program is now participating in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and only accepts electronic applications through ERAS. Contact your medical school or ECFMG  to complete the application. All ERAS materials should be available in your medical school's Dean's office by July or August of the year of application. The ERAS application includes:

• Electronic Application
• Medical School Transcript
• Dean's Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation (including a letter from the Program Director)
• USMLE scores (Part I and Part II)
• Wallet sized photo

*Although USMLE transcripts may appear as optional on the ERAS application we require that these scores be included. You will need to request official transcripts from NBME be mailed to us through ERAS.

All materials must be sent in electronically. Applications are not considered until they are complete. Please forward your application and all supporting documents by Oct. 15, 2007 through ERAS, and include an e-mail address with your application. We will respond to questions by e-mail. Any questions or comments can be sent by e-mail to the following address: gensurg@uky.edu or pdunc2@uky.edu.

Pamela Duncan
pdunc2@uky.edu.
Residency Education Coordinator
Division of General Surgery
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose Street, C-246
Lexington, KY 40536-0293

Please include an e-mail address with your application. We will be responding to questions by e-mail.

Interview Dates 2007-2008

CATEGORICAL Interviews will be held on Saturday:

• November 17, 2007
• December 01, 2007
• December 15, 2007
• January 12, 2008

PRELIMINARY interviews will be held on Friday

• December 7, 2007
• January 04, 2008

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2007.

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.

The Department of Surgery and the Division of General Surgery want your stay in Lexington to be informative and comfortable. A welcome reception will be held the Friday night prior to each Saturday interview. Spouses or significant others are included in the invitation. If you are offered an interview you will receive more information.

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

Life in the Bluegrass State provides opportunities on many levels. You will find:

solace in the beauty of nature – rolling hills, plentiful lakes and incredible horse farms,
inspiration in the arts, from handmade crafts to well-orchestrated musicals,
comfortable, affordable homes, whether they be historical or brand new, and
an avid love of sports, particularly UK Wildcat basketball.

Lexington, Kentucky, known as the Horse Capital of The World, has a population of more than 400,000. It is the second largest city in Kentucky, and no wonder the population is growing. Lexington is a great place to live, work and raise a family. In 2006, Lexington was named one of Kiplinger's 50 Smart Places to Live.

Information about accommodations is also available at visitlex.com.

Our current Housestaff Roster is listed here.