University of Kentucky College of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Lexington, KentuckyUniversityTrains at University of Kentucky Hospital
of 110 physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs · likely range #26 to #34
How it scores
- Clinical training73Top half in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Faculty depth72Top half in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Research58Top half in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Pay and cost of living79Top 25% in physical medicine and rehabilitation
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Kentucky College of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Main training hospital | University of Kentucky Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $66,500 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $887 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 6.2 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 and H-1B |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of Kentucky College of Medicine physical medicine and rehabilitation
10 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Overexpression of manganese superoxide dismutase mitigates ACL injury-induced muscle atrophy, weakness and oxidative damageAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Neurologic Decline After Spinal Cord InjuryAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Surgical intervention combined with weight-bearing walking training promotes recovery in patients with chronic spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled studyAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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- Internal Medicine Top 10%
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics #34
- Interventional Radiology Listed
- Neurological Surgery Top 50%
- Neurology Top 50%
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #25
- Orthopaedic Surgery Top 50%
- Otolaryngology #43
- Pathology #45
- Pediatrics #34
- Plastic Surgery #46
- Psychiatry #50
- Radiation Oncology Listed
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Questions
Where is the University of Kentucky College of Medicine physical medicine and rehabilitation residency?
The program trains residents in Lexington, Kentucky. Its main training hospital is University of Kentucky Hospital.
How much do physical medicine and rehabilitation residents earn at University of Kentucky College of Medicine?
PGY-1 residents earn $66,500 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $887 a month.
Does University of Kentucky College of Medicine sponsor visas for physical medicine and rehabilitation residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is University of Kentucky College of Medicine ranked for physical medicine and rehabilitation?
It ranks #30 of 110 physical medicine and rehabilitation programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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