University of Kentucky College of Medicine Program

Program Identity & Fit

The University of Kentucky anesthesiology program is a university-based academic department serving as Kentucky's tertiary/quaternary referral center, with subspecialty rotations spanning cardiothoracic (CTV), neuroanesthesia, OB, pediatrics (Shriners), regional/acute pain, and critical care in both cardiothoracic and neurosurgical ICUs. The curriculum is structured around a heavily simulation-based, milestone-driven pedagogy (Anesthesia Olympics, monthly learning labs, TEE/POCUS training) and a formal, staged approach to ABA exam preparation (BASIC, APPLIED, ITE). Distinctive features include a dedicated K-PORCH perioperative outcomes research hub, PGY4 elective time for research, global health, VA, and community-based rotations (Pikeville), and a "Transition to Practice" rotation modeling independent attending-level practice. The program values structured skill progression, exposure to varied practice settings across the state, and a supervisory/teaching role for senior residents over CRNAs and junior trainees.