Admissions Process

Image
lots of UK College of Medicine envelopes on a table

The Anesthesiology Residency Program will be participating in ERAS and piloting the Anesthesia Central Application (ACA). We ask that you complete applications in both platforms - Interviews will remain virtual using Zoom.

We participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). All applicants applying for PGY-1 positions must complete applications both in ERAS and the ACA platform (CentralApp is free), and participate in the NRMP. For applicants participating in the Match, we will submit our rank order list according to the deadlines established by the NRMP.

Beginning in mid-October, invitations for interviews will be extended to selected candidates.  Interview sessions will begin in late October and conclude in December. During the interview, you will meet our Chair, members of the selection committee, other faculty, and several residents.

Candidates are invited to participate in a virtual meet-and-greet with our residents the night before your interview. This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and hear more about our program before your interview.

Application Materials

Image
researcher siting at desk in front of desktop monitors

We require the following application materials in both ERAS and Anesthesia Central Application (ACA):

  • Completed application
  • One-page personal statement, including the following:
    • Future career goals
    • Paragraph stating why you are applying to UK
  • Current CV
  • Dean's letter of educational performance
  • Medical school transcripts
  • Three current letters of recommendation
    • For applicants currently in a residency training program, a letter of recommendation from your current program director is required
  • USMLE/COMLEX results (1 and 2)

For international medical graduates, we also require:

  • Copy of valid ECFMG certificate
  • Documentation of valid visa status (We do not sponsor H1 visas.)

Salary and Benefits

Resident and Fellow Salary & Benefits

Please review the total compensation information here.