How to Apply

Positions Offered

NRMP code: 1848362C0                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Two six-year categorical plastic surgery positions are filled each year. Our program follows the guidelines established by the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS) and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Application Process

Applications for 2023-2024 will be accepted through Plastic Surgery Common Application (PSCA) and/or Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for integrated residency positions. 

ERAS may be accessed here ERAS

PSCA may be accessed here PSCA

Your application should include the following:

  • Electronic application
  • USMLE scores, Part I (and Part II if available)
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school transcript
  • Documentation of AOA membership (if applicable)
  • up to four letters of recommendation (PSCA)
  • Dean’s letter
  • Curriculum vitae

 

ACAPS - Integrated Interview Invitation Policy Update for 2023-2024

ACAPS has set forth a policy that all integrated plastic surgery programs will coordinate when they announce interview dates and distribute interview invitations. The purpose of this is to improve the efficiency of scheduling for applicants and programs. Advanced planning is intended to help applicants better plan for travel and to minimize cancellation and rescheduling of interviews.

2023 ACAPS Interview Policy

Application Deadlines and Interview Dates

All applications must be received by: Sept. 16, 2023 (PSCA and ERAS).

Only complete applications will be considered. UK Plastic Surgery, in cooperation with the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS), has adopted a new policy with regard to interview dates.

Link to ACAPS Interview Dates for UK

Virtual Zoom Interview Dates for 2023 - 2024

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024

The interview day will run between 7am-1pm approximately.  The residents sponsor a virtual meet and greet the evening prior to the interview day.

 

Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our program coordinator: Robin Riley, (robin.riley@uky.edu).

Mailing Address:

Robin Riley
Program Coordinator
Integrated Plastic Surgery Training Program
Division of Plastic Surgery
780 Rose Street, MN 275
Lexington, KY 40536-0284