Residency

Train with confidence in Kentucky's premier AP/CP program!

Join our Program

Ready to Apply?

We welcome applications from graduating medical students, current residents, and qualified international medical graduates who are seeking comprehensive AP/CP pathology training at the University of Kentucky.

Application Process

• Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
• Residency positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
  • NRMP Code: 1848300C0
  • ACGME Code:3002021120
• Physicians with prior postgraduate training may be considered outside of the Match, depending on individual circumstances.
• Application deadline: October 15
  • Interview invitations are extended on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
  • Interviews are conducted virtually via Zoom.
  • All applicants must complete an Authorization and Release Form, Interviewee Acknowledgement Form, and Recording Agreement prior to their interview. 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (or COMLEX)
• Submit three or more letters of recommendation
• Have graduated from medical school within the past 10 years

International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

Applicants must:

• Hold ECFMG certification before the application is considered complete
• Have at least three months of U.S. clinical experience
• Be eligible for a J-1 visa, if requiring sponsorship 

Visit the UK GME website for information about policies, stipends, benefits, and to read a sample contract.

For Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator at pathologycoordinator@uky.edu. 

Outline of the Program

All our residents train in both anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP). Each year of training is divided equally between anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine with every year divided evenly into 13 four-week blocks. Orientation lectures occur in the first eight week of resident training which includes available resources, rules and regulations and basic histology lectures.

Graduated Responsibility

Our program offers a well-structured orientation that gradually prepares incoming residents for independent service. The orientation spans four dedicated blocks, each designed to build confidence and foundational skills across major pathology disciplines.

• Autopsy Orientation Month: First year resident is paired with a second-year resident and learn the full process—from obtaining consent and completing paperwork to performing the autopsy, taking samples, reviewing slides, and writing the final report.
• Surgical Pathology Orientation Month (Bridge): Residents follow the schedule of a Pathology Assistant for the first three weeks, learning grossing in a structured way — starting from smaller specimens and progressing to complex cancer cases. Each resident completes at least three specimens per organ. During the final week, junior residents shadow senior resident to learn case previewing and documentation in Epic.
• Hematopathology Orientation Month (Heme Reading): The first two weeks focus on reading and reviewing foundational hematopathology materials (including recorded lectures on Canvas). In the following two weeks, residents are paired with senior resident to gain hands-on exposure before starting the full hematopathology rotation.
• Cytopathology Orientation Month (Cyto. Reading): Similarly, residents spend the first two weeks building foundational cytopathology knowledge, followed by two weeks paired with a senior resident to understand workflows and prepare for the service rotation.