Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine offers a comprehensive Neurology Residency Program designed to cultivate the best clinical, research, and academic neurologists. Founded in the 1960s, the program focuses on providing a balanced education that includes adult and child neurology experiences. With a commitment to excellence, the program enrolls seven residents annually and is ACGME accredited. The curriculum integrates extensive clinical training with opportunities for research and academic development, ensuring residents are well-prepared for their future careers in neurology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The neurology residency program is a categorical program currently approved to enroll seven residents each year in its ACGME accredited adult neurology program. Information specific to International Medical Graduates (IMG) acceptance or policies is not detailed, thus it is suggested to visit the residency program's official webpage or contact them directly for clarity regarding IMG eligibility. There is no explicit mention of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
Seven residents each year in the adult neurology program
Program Website
Address
740 S. Limestone, Kentucky Clinic J-455, Lexington, KY 40536
Program Director
Dr. David B. Clark
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program in Neurology consists of seven residents being enrolled each year as part of its categorical adult neurology program. Specific details about the backgrounds of these residents were not provided in the text.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our child neurology program is unconventional in its integration of the adult and child experiences. Our incoming PGY-3 residents begin their training on the child neurology service. After becoming oriented on the child service, our residents go on to do their 12 months of adult neurology and 12 months of selective time interwoven with child neurology experiences throughout the three years of the program.
Application
To apply for the residency program, candidates need to visit the 'Apply to the Residency' section. Specific deadlines, application requirements, and additional materials are likely detailed there, but the text does not provide this information directly.
# of Locations
7
Fellowship
The fellowship programs associated with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine's Department of Neurology include several specialty fellowship programs, such as Clinical Neurophysiology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Epilepsy, Geriatric Neurology, Headache Medicine, Movement Disorders, and Vascular Neurology. More details about application processes for these fellowships can be found on their specific program pages.
Resident Life
Overview
The neurology program is a categorical program currently approved to enroll seven residents each year in its ACGME accredited adult neurology program. The child neurology program is unconventional in its integration of the adult and child experiences.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
Information regarding housing options is not directly provided in the text. Therefore, no specific details about the housing support or stipends for residents are available.
Alumni
Alumni of the program typically proceed to various fellowships or positions, focusing on areas such as academic medicine, private practice, or advanced clinical training. However, specific types of fellowships or geographic locations are not mentioned in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Information about stipends, vacation time, insurance, wellness and more is available.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The text does not explicitly mention the vacation policy for the residency program, including allocation of time off or carryover provisions.