Join Our Growing UK Family and Community Medicine Faculty / Physician Team

Join our patient-centered team in the department of family and community medicine at the state’s flagship institution, the University of Kentucky. Our faculty enjoy a culture where work-life balance results in job satisfaction. It is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, tranquil horse farms, and is close to several of Kentucky’s 49 state parks. These features, plus Kentucky’s incredible natural beauty and low cost of living provide a lifestyle to meet anyone’s interests.

All of our open positions can be tailored to private practice experience or can have a strong academic presence teaching medical students and/or residents. Faculty physicians have the opportunity to practice medicine that fulfills their personal interests. Flexible positions are available that include opportunities for research, inpatient medicine, and obstetrics. We are committed to developing each of our faculty members so they can achieve their personal career goals and move up the ranks through promotion. Faculty are supported through mentorship, enterprise resources, and being part of one the largest healthcare systems in the state, UK HealthCare. We offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefits, including a very generous retirement contribution plan, college tuition reimbursement for dependents, excellent healthcare and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, plus paid CME and vacation.

See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work! If offered this position, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a background check as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Please email contactDFCM@uky.edu for more information.

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