University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, Kentucky

Chair / Chief
David Drake, MD
Program Director
Lesley Wong, MD
Program Coordinator
Janet Mock
Residents / Year
2
Website & Social Media
Program Length
6 years
Research Year
No
Integrated Program Established
-
Residency Program Established
1965
Doximity Rank
Rank by "Reputation" according to the Doximity.com Residency Navigator.
50
Salary
Range from PGY1 to PGY6. For more financial information, see the Lifestyle section.
$55,241-67,751
Independent Residents / Year
0
Fellows / Year
  • 1 Hand
Clinical Sites
  • University of Kentucky Albert Chandler Hospital
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Lexington)
  • St Claire Medical Center
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
  • CaloAesthetics
Program Structure
Amount of PRS experience in first three years. PGY4-6 consist of entirely PRS rotations.
  1. 2 months of PRS in PGY1
  2. 6 months of PRS in PGY2
  3. 9 months of PRS in PGY3
Electives
Elective opportunities to explore PRS sub-specialties and professional interests.
Up to three months possible
Cosmetic
Cosmetic/aesthetic experience.
2 months in PGY6, chief cosmetic clinic
Global Surgery
Opportunities to participate in international electives, mission trips, or research.
Mission trips to Guatemala and Ecuador possible in PGY5 and PGY6
Gender Affirmation
Top surgery