University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 9992000001
- Program director
- Samrat Patel
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 437
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 22.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
In the latest application cycle the program received 437 applications and invited about 22.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 22.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates92%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White75%
- Asian17%
- American Indian or Alaska Native8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Samrat Patel
- Program coordinator
- Stacey Sims
- Coordinator phone
- (270) 780-2695
- Program phone
- (270) 796-6540
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education The Medical Center 250 Park Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 Open in Google Maps
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) 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 (Bowling Green) Program IMG-friendly?
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program?
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program received 437 applications and interviewed about 22.7% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) 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 (Bowling Green) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program located?
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program is located at Graduate Medical Education The Medical Center 250 Park Street Bowling Green, KY 42101. Its sponsoring institution is University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program?
The program director is Samrat Patel. The program coordinator, Stacey Sims, is the usual contact for application questions.