Emergency MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Lexington, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

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About University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1102021129
Program director
Sameer Desai
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Lexington, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
13
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White95%
  • Asian3%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sameer Desai
Program coordinator
Rebecca Peurach
Coordinator phone
(859) 323-5083
Sponsoring institution
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Department of Emergency Medicine 780 Rose Street, Room M-53 Lexington, KY 40536-0298 Open in Google Maps

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program offer?

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program offers 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program located?

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 780 Rose Street, Room M-53 Lexington, KY 40536-0298. Its sponsoring institution is University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Sameer Desai. The program coordinator, Rebecca Peurach, is the usual contact for application questions.

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