Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Lexington, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

About University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
3002021120
Program director
Janna Neltner
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
544
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Lexington, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 544 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 58 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
544
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs40%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men60%
  • White40%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American7%

Contact and location

Program director
Janna Neltner
Program coordinator
Brooke Kelley
Coordinator phone
(859) 323-5240
Program phone
(859) 323-1798
Sponsoring institution
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 800 Rose Street, Suite MS-117 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 47% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program?

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program received 544 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 14%.

Where is University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program located?

University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program is located at Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 800 Rose Street, Suite MS-117 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 Janna Neltner. The program coordinator, Brooke Kelley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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