Residents

Primarily I chose UK for the heavy sports medicine connection. I have known for a long time I wanted to be a sports physician since playing NCAA… Read More

What do you like about your program?

The camaraderie between the residents is by far the highlight of this program. We are all very close and it makes a very busy time in life much… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Powerlifting, watching sports, video games, spending time with my family, friends, and cats.

I am originally from East Tennessee, but grew up visit my grandparents in Western Kentucky. If there was a UK men’s basketball game on, you best… Read More

What do you like about your program?

Our program does a whole month of orientation to kick off the start of residency. It’s something that I’m really thankful for because it allowed… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy cooking/baking, gardening, and spending time with my husband and 2 dogs!

I chose the University of Kentucky as I felt like this city, this training grounds, and these people would turn me into the best version of myself… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I chose this program because I knew that it would be a rigorous outpatient and inpatient training experience, but in the midst of that, I would be… Read More

What are your hobbies?

My wife and I are big foodies! We would to checkout any of the new restaurants in town with a couple of our favorites being Eppings, Corto Lima,… Read More

The University of Kentucky is located in such a way that you're able to see all types of patients- rural or suburban, those with acute and chronic… Read More

What do you like about your program?

Everyone- the residents, the attendings, everyone who puts in their hard work towards the residency- is extraordinarily kind and helpful. A… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Reading, writing, spending too much time learning how to cook

I liked how many opportunities there are to pursue individual interests within the family medicine program, including different residency tracks… Read More

What do you like about your program?

The camaraderie between the residents and how we support each other. I also enjoy the outpatient clinic experience at Turfland.

What are your hobbies?

I love playing board games, traveling, reading sci-fi & fantasy books, baking, and snowboarding.

I chose the University of Kentucky because I had received great training here as a medical student, and as I saw how the residents of the family… Read More

What do you like about your program?

The most important qualities to me in my program are the close relationships between residents, the attentive faculty who care about me and my… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with wife and kids, reading (history, legal thrillers), tennis, golf, weightlifting.

I chose the University of Kentucky because I am originally from Lexington, KY and grew up here from birth to 22 years of age. My mother, father,… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I like the fact that I get to work with patients in the community I grew up in. I am passionate about public health and making the changes… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I love to keep up with all sports including UK Basketball and Football, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Yankees and the LA Clippers. I also love… Read More

As a lifelong Kentuckian, UK has always been seen as the healthcare capital of the state. I ultimately chose to train at UK because I believe it… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I believe the highlight of the program is the residents. We all genuinely enjoy being around each other and that is crucial in a residency program… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Massive Kentucky sports fan (Cats by 90), golfing, traveling, eating as much food as possible, hanging out with my wife and golden doodle

I chose the University of Kentucky for a handful of reasons. First and foremost was proximity to family. After spending 5 years far from home, it… Read More

What do you like about your program?

When I was looking for programs to apply to, I made it a priority of mine to find programs that embody what it means to be a family. It was… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Honestly, I’m up for just about anything! I enjoy everything from hanging out with friends, concerts, sports, food, or checking out the local… Read More

I felt extremely welcomed and supported during the virtual interview. This was the only program that truly asked me about myself and my hobbies.… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I really appreciate my coresidents. I am thankful that we all make an effort to be there for each other not only professionally, but personally as… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy dancing, trying new restaurants and bars, and going on spontaneous day trips. I recently started going to Orange Theory Fitness and… Read More

As someone that has attended the University of Kentucky for my undergraduate education, medical school, and residency, I initially chose the… Read More

What do you like about your program?

At UK's medical school I was able to get a strong understanding of what the Department of Family and Community Medicine had to offer, and what I… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy both watching and playing sports. My favorite teams are UK football, UK basketball, and the Miami Dolphins, but I will watch almost any… Read More

I choose the University of Kentucky for the natural beauty of Kentucky and the Lexington area, as well as the diversity of patients and training… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I like the relationship between my co-residents and faculty. Everybody is supportive and has made me feel welcome. I also like the diversity of… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I love being outdoors and traveling to see new scenery and hiking trails. I also love cooking and trying new restaurants. My goal is to hike all… Read More