University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Program

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Transitional Year Residency Program, located at The Medical Center at Bowling Green, provides a comprehensive training year that offers fundamental medical education across various clinical disciplines. The program aims to equip trainees with the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes required to excel as physicians, irrespective of their chosen specialty.

This Transitional Year Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and offers 12 positions. Trainees undergo core rotations in disciplines such as Inpatient Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Outpatient Medicine, Critical Care, General Surgery, Cardiology, and Night Float. Additionally, residents can select elective rotations from a diverse range of specialties.

Requirements:

• Medical School: Applicants must be graduates of medical schools accredited by LCME, COCA, or listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. Those who graduated more than 24 months before the anticipated PGY-1 start date are ineligible unless they have been in a training program or active practice during that time.
• USMLE/COMLEX Examinations: Passing USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or the COMLEX equivalent is required before interview consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The program prefers applicants with USMLE scores of 215 and above on each step or COMLEX scores of 450 and above on each step.
• No failures on any step of the USMLE or COMLEX.

Application and Matching Services:

• Applications must be submitted through ERAS and should include various components like USMLE scores, medical transcripts, letters of reference, and a personal statement.
• The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program.

Interview Process:

• Interviews are conducted between October 1 and the end of January. Applicants selected for an interview will be informed via email or through ERAS Scheduler. Interviews are virtual and include interactions with program staff and residents as well as a Q&A session.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green) Transitional Year Residency Program is an opportunity for medical graduates seeking a solid foundation in multiple clinical specialties to prepare for further specialization.