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University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1602021030
Program director
Thomas Pittman
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
287
Latest cycle
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Lexington, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 287 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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.

  • 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
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White64%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Pittman
Program coordinator
Dylan Curtsinger
Coordinator phone
(859) 351-9955
Program phone
(859) 323-8986
Sponsoring institution
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Department of Neurosurgery 780 Rose Street, Room MS-101 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 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 21% of residents at University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 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. University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 Neurosurgery 780 Rose Street, Room MS-101 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 Thomas Pittman. The program coordinator, Dylan Curtsinger, is the usual contact for application questions.

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