College of Medicine Academic Catalog

Welcome to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine! 

We are an academic medical institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and training to produce qualified, caring physicians to serve the people of Kentucky and beyond.  

The College of Medicine has four campuses in Kentucky. The oldest is in Lexington, which shares its campus with the UK Medical Center and the UK Colleges of Dentistry, Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health.  The Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP) is an educational program created in partnership with Morehead State University and St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, where students complete their third- and fourth-year clinical training in a rural setting.  The four-year regional campuses are located in Bowling Green, formed in partnership with Western Kentucky University and Med Center Health in Bowling Green, and in Highland Heights, Ky., in partnership with Northern Kentucky University and the St. Elizabeth Health System.  

The MD degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The LCME, jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association, is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting agency for medical education programs leading to the MD degree. 

 

Admission Requirements

Prerequisite Coursework 

In preparation for medical school, it is neither expected nor required that you major in a science field. All fields of study assist students in developing skills that contribute to a successful medical career. However, completion of the following prerequisites constitutes the minimal requirements to be considered for admission to the UK College of Medicine: 

• Two semesters in physics (AP not accepted) 

• Two semesters in the biological sciences 

• Four semesters in chemistry, including organic chemistry and biochemistry 

• Two semesters of English with emphasis on communication skills such as reading, writing, and speaking (AP not accepted) 

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) 

The MCAT is a standardized test required for medical school admission. Applicants are encouraged to take the MCAT by the spring of their junior year in college. MCAT scores must have been recorded no more than two years prior to the application cycle.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). 

• After review of the completed AMCAS applications, selected applicants will receive a supplemental application from the UK College of Medicine. 

• On the supplemental application, the applicant designates campus choice. 

     Lexington Campus 

     Bowling Green Campus 

     Morehead Campus – Rural Physician Leadership Program 

     Northern Kentucky Campus 

• Applicants meeting screening criteria will be invited to interview at their desired campus. 

• Interviews and admissions are offered on a rolling basis.

 

Degree Requirements

FIRST YEAR - The first year develops an integrated understanding of biomedical concepts that are central to the study of medicine and launches the organ system-based curriculum.

  • MD 810 FOUNDATIONS OF INFECTION, DISEASE AND THERAPEUTICS (10 credit hours)
  • MD 811 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE 1 (6 credit hours)
  • MD 815 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE 2 (2 credit hours)
  • MD 812 CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE (2 credit hours)
  • MD 813 BEHAVIORAL BASIS OF MEDICINE (3 credit hours)
  • MD 814 CLINICAL ANATOMY AND RADIOLOGY (9 credit hours)
  • MD 816 HEMATOLOGIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS (4 credit hours)
  • MD 817 NEUROSCIENCES (8 credit hours)
  • MD 818 MUSCULOSKELETAL AND INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEMS (5 credit hours)

SECOND YEAR - The second year expands the understanding of health and disease through a systems-based approach to the study of medicine.

  • MD 821 ADVANCED CLINICAL MEDICINE (6 credit hours)
  • MD 824 ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS (6 credit hours)
  • MD 825 RENAL AND URINARY SYSTEMS – (4 credit hours)
  • MD 826 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (5 credit hours)
  • MD 827 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (5 credit hours)
  • MD 828 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND NUTRITION (5 credit hours)
  • MD 829 MULTISYSTEM AND INTEGRATIVE CONCEPTS (3 credit hours)

THIRD YEAR (Application Phase Required Courses) - Students are exposed to the major medical disciplines in the third year or application phase of the curriculum. Courses provide longitudinal synthesis of the sciences and application to the diversity of patient care experience in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

  • MD 830 PEDIATRICS (7 credit hours)
  • MD 831 EMERGENCY MEDICINE (4 credit hours)
  • MD 832 NEUROLOGY (2 credit hours)
  • MD 833 PSYCHIATRY (4 credit hours)
  • MD 834 FAMILY MEDICINE (4 credit hours)
  • MD 835 INTERNAL MEDICINE (8 credit hours)
  • MD 837 SURGERY (7 credit hours)
  • MD 838 OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (4 credit hours)
  • MD 839 ENTRUSTMENT IN CLINICAL MEDICINE (5 credit hours)

FOURTH YEAR (Advanced Development Phase Required Courses) - The fourth year of study is designed to allow students to further develop and demonstrate their clinical skills and prepare for residency in their chosen specialty. The emphasis across the curriculum is toward mastering the skills that students will be performing at the start of their intern year. Recognizing that students will have very different needs depending on their residency selection, the fourth-year curriculum allows students the flexibility to select those rotations integral to their future skill sets. All students must complete a minimum of eight four-week courses; two acting internships, Transition to Residency, and fourth year electives for a total of 32 weeks. The fourth-year curriculum maintains flexibility for students to study for their USMLE exams, attend residency interviews, and take vacation. Students may use up to three rotation blocks in the year to use toward these other activities.

  • MD 840 Transition to Residency (4 credit hour)

For complete Advanced Development Phase Acting Internship and Elective Course Offerings (each 4 credit hours) please refer to the CoM Academic Catalog 2023-24.pdf

 

 

 

College of Medicine Academic Catalog PDF:
UKY College of Medicine 2024-25 Catalog.pdf