Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program is designed to train physicians in the knowledge, skills, and experience required for excellence in endocrinology. Successful trainees will be equipped to function as clinical endocrinologists, clinical educators, or clinician scientists, depending on their career goals. We provide comprehensive training through inpatient and outpatient care and manage a wide range of endocrine diseases, emphasizing clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care.
Total Program Size
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1848143F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1432012184
Beeper or Home Call
24
12
Program Director
First Name
Simon
Last Name
Fisher
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
Univ of Kentucky
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
2195 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.539747 38.02633)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jessica
Last Name
Pennington
Degrees
MS
Address
Univ of Kentucky
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
2195 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.539747 38.02633)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
16.60
% IMG
21.60
% DO
61.60
% Female
60.00
% Male
40.00
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
44.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $64,009 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $67,111 | 15 | 12 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://medicine.uky.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/2022-2023%20Policy%20and%20Procedures%20FINAL%206-10-2022.pdf