University of Kentucky College of Medicine
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Plastic Surgery-Integrated residency in Lexington, KY is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Aspiring medical school graduates will be well prepared to board certification in plastic surgery. Early exposure and expansion into the plastic surgeon arena also begins in the resident’s first year. The integrated program combines core general surgical residency experience with increasing months of training.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 5, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $66500.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $69000.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $71000.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $73250.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $75000.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $79000.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $82250.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $86500.00University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- pgy_salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident compensation schedule for 2026–2027. University of Kentucky physician GME stipend; excludes the separate pharmacy, optometry, and pastoral-care scales. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Lesley Wong, MD
- Program coordinator
- Robin Riley
- robin.riley@uky.edu
Contact details checked October 5, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.