University of Kentucky College of Medicine Psychiatry Residency
Lexington, KentuckyUniversityTrains at University of Kentucky Hospital
of 323 psychiatry residency programs · likely range #40 to #60
How it scores
- Clinical training65Top half in psychiatry
- Faculty depth79Top 25% in psychiatry
- Research85Top 25% in psychiatry
- Pay and cost of living71Top half in psychiatry
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At a glance
| Program | University of Kentucky College of Medicine Psychiatry 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 psychiatry
67 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Discriminatory Practice in Opioid Use Disorder: In a Post-X-Waiver Era, Barriers to Buprenorphine PersistAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Trust in Cancer Information Sources During and After the COVID-19 PandemicAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Extended-Release vs Sublingual Buprenorphine in Pregnancy Through 12 Months Post Partum: A Randomized Clinical TrialAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the University of Kentucky College of Medicine psychiatry residency?
The program trains residents in Lexington, Kentucky. Its main training hospital is University of Kentucky Hospital.
How much do psychiatry 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 psychiatry 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 psychiatry?
It ranks #50 of 323 psychiatry 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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