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University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Neurology 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
1802021041
Program director
Zain Guduru
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
935
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Lexington, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 935 applications and invited about 9.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • 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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
9.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates24%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs66%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White24%
  • Asian34%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Zain Guduru
Program coordinator
Crystal Vires
Coordinator phone
(859) 218-5038
Program phone
(859) 323-5661
Sponsoring institution
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Department of Neurology 740 South Limestone, Rm J-401 Lexington, KY 40536-0293 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 66% of residents at University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program?

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program received 935 applications and interviewed about 9.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 5%.

Where is University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program located?

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurology 740 South Limestone, Rm J-401 Lexington, KY 40536-0293. 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 Zain Guduru. The program coordinator, Crystal Vires, is the usual contact for application questions.

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