Information for Applicants

Applications

We exclusively participate in the National Residency Matching Program (). All applications are processed via the .

All applicants must submit the following supplemental materials via ERAS:

  • THREE Letters of Recommendation (minimum requirement):
    • TWO letters from faculty members with whom you have worked or who know you well
    • ONE letter from the chairperson or departmental designee of your department of internal medicine OR pediatrics
  • Curriculum Vitae (as generated by ERAS)
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation
  • Personal Statement
  • Photograph
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) transcripts
    • Regarding USMLE score submissions: Step 1 scores are required at the time of interview. Step 2 scores are required prior to interns’ official start date.

2024-2025 Recruiting Information

All interviews will be virtual this year. To allow us to holistically review applications, we will begin sending email invitations for interviews after October 9, 2024.

Interviews will take place on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • Friday, October 31, 2025
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Friday, November 7, 2025
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • Friday, November 14, 2025
  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • Friday, November 21, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Friday, December 5, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Friday, December 12, 2025

Interview Day Schedule

There will be a virtual resident meet-and-greet at 7 p.m. EST on the night prior to each interview. Our program coordinator will send further event details to applicants once their interviews are scheduled.

Interview Day Order of Events (Eastern Standard Time)

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.: Program introduction and Q&A with our PD & APD, Dr. John Stewart & Dr. Kate Wimberly

10 a.m. – Noon: Interviews with program leadership and faculty

Noon – 1 p.m.: Virtual lunch and Q&A with current Med-Peds residents

Our applicant come from all over the United States, including: California, Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, New Hampshire
Our residents come from all over United States and the world!

Benefits: 2025-2026 Academic Year

For information about stipends, benefits, and more, please visit the Graduate Medical Education page here.

For information about the UK employee discount program, please visit that main page .

For information about retirement benefits, please visit the main page .

Wellness resources and opportunities can be explored here.

Additional Benefits

The University also provides additional benefits to resident and fellows depending on location and program. These benefits may include pagers, lab coats, scrubs, meal money, and parking allowances. Benefits vary by program and campus locations. Please consult with your program representatives for further information.

GME Policies and Procedures

For information regarding GME Policies and Procedures, please visit the main page here.

2025 Graduates

Brant Cornelius: University of Pikeville / IM chief and then Adult Cardiology
Madison Dressler: University of Kentucky /  Primary Care at Baptist Health Urgent Care – Brannon Crossing, Nicholasville, KY
Miranda Gerrard: Virginia Tech Carilion / Samaritan’s Purse in Africa
Laura Josephson: University of Wisconsin / MedPeds hospice and palliative medicine fellowship at Ohio State University
Joshua Morris: University of Texas / Primary Care in Texas
Benjamin Nicholson: Michigan State University / Combined Primary Care and Hospitalist position in Michigan

If you have any questions about applying to our program, please contact our program coordinator:

Leann Jacobs
304A Charles T. Wethington Building
900 S. Limestone St.
Lexington, KY 40536-0200
859-323-6561
leann.jacobs@uky.edu