How to Apply

The division accepts one six-year categorical thoracic surgery resident each year. We are currently seeking thoracic surgery – cardiac track candidates. 

Application Requirements

The University of Kentucky Categorical Thoracic Residency Program participates in the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and only accepts electronic applications submitted through it. Contact your medical school or Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) to complete the application. All ERAS materials should be available in your medical school dean’s office by July or August.

Include an email address with your application; we will respond to questions by email. All materials must be submitted electronically.  Applications are not considered until they are complete.

A complete application must include the following:

  • Electronic Application (ERAS)
    • We ask that you keep your ERAS application up-to-date at all times.
  • USMLE scores (Part I and Part II)
    • You are expected to pass all portions of USMLE I and II or COMPLEX or you will not be ranked by this program. We understand that your Part II score may not be available when you first apply. We do require that your Part II score be available by midnight, the night before the rank order list certification deadline. You can find this deadline date in the NRMP match calendar.
  • Medical School Transcript 
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • MSPE (dean’s letter)

International Medical Graduates

  • Our institution sponsors the J1 visa
  • No United States experience required for international medical graduates (IMGs)
  • ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Interview Date

Nov. 3, 2021 (virtual interview)

Contact

Carolyn Grissom 
cmlewis86@uky.edu
Program Coordinator
I-6 & Fellowship Programs
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery