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AAFP Directory of Family Medicine Residency Programs

University of Kentucky/Department of Family Practice
Lexington , KY 40536-0284

Note: This page reflects data from 2006 to 2007

Director's Name: Michael R King, MD
Phone Number: (859)323-6712
Fax Number: (859)323-6661
Web Site: http://www.mc.uky.edu/familymedicine
Email: jthoma2@email.uky.edu
Program Code: 151160001
Program Structure:4A

Residency Location: Suburban Urban Rural
Primary Hospital for Family Medicine Residency Admissions: Univ of Kentucky Hosp Chandler Med Ctr
Total Beds: 473

Number of Family Medicine Centers:1
Number of Hospitals for Admitting: 1
Number of Hospitals for Required Rotations: 5

Other Residencies (not services) in the Hospitals used for Required Rotations:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB - GYN, Surgery, E.R.
Year of Initial Approval: 1975
Total Number of Graduates: 217

Offered Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 7
Post-Graduate Year 2: 6
Post-Graduate Year 3: 6
Filled Positions 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 7
Post-Graduate Year 2: 5
Post-Graduate Year 3: 5
Resident Females 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 4
Post-Graduate Year 2: 4
Post-Graduate Year 3: 3
Under-represented minorities 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 0
Post-Graduate Year 2: 1
Post-Graduate Year 3: 0
Resident Salaries 2006- 2007:
Post-Graduate Year 1:$43,476
Post-Graduate Year 2:$44,880
Post-Graduate Year 3:$46,674
Weeks Paid Vacation 2006- 2007
Post-Graduate Year 1:2
Post-Graduate Year 2:3
Post-Graduate Year 3:3
Other Benefits:
Liability Insurance: Yes
Housing Allowance: No
Time Off for Conferences: Yes
Health Insurance: Yes
Meals: Yes
Funds for Conferences: Yes
Life Insurance: Yes
Laundry: No
Sick/Personal Time: Yes
Disability Insurance: Yes
Parking: Yes
Average Annual In-Hospital Night Call Frequency:
Post-Graduate Year 1: Every 4th day
Post-Graduate Year 2: Every 7-14 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Every 7-14 days
Night Float Rotation or Coverage yes or no:
Post-Graduate Year 1: No
Post-Graduate Year 2: Yes
Post-Graduate Year 3: No
Average Annual Frequency of Other Trips to Hospital as Result of Night Calls Taken at Home:
Post-Graduate Year 1: None
Post-Graduate Year 2: Every 15-28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Every 15-28 days
Faculty to Residents Ratio During Patient Care Hours:
1 Faculty : 4 Residents
Full-Time Equivalent Staff and Faculty at the Residency Program:
FP-MD/DO : 12
Other-MD/DO : 0
Other Health Care Professional Faculty : 1
Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners : 3
Average No. of Half Days per Week Spent by FP Residents in the Primary FP Center:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 2
Post-Graduate Year 2: 3
Post-Graduate Year 3: 4
Residency Training Time in Required Rotations:
OB (in Hospital): Three months
General Surgery (in Hospital): Two months
Pediatrics (in Hospital): Four months
CCU/ICU: Two months
Documentation:
Computerized System for Each Resident's Experience Does Exist
Resident Research:Encouraged, but optional
Resident Organization in Hospital: Yes
Fellowship:
Offered in Sports Medicine
Clerkships/Preceptorships:
Offered
Part-time or Shared Residencies: Not Offered
On Site Child Care Services: Not offered
International Rotation: Not Available

The University of Kentucky is a university program with strong ties to several community hospitals, clinics, & rural practices across the state. Ample opportunity exists for emphasis in rural & urban practice, sports medicine, faculty development, community oriented primary care, and other areas. Lexington is in the midst of the Bluegrass Region, offering the advantages of a major university in a beautiful setting.