Applicants may apply for up to three residency programs
Class of 2023 – 2024 Application Timeline
First Round of Applications Open: February 1 and close April 30, 2023.
Interviews will be during the month of May
If all slots are not filled, the second round of applications will open on June 1 and Close July 1, 2023.
Orientation - September 2023
Program Start - October 1, 2023
Application Requirements
Complete, submitted application containing:
Personal statement
CV/Resume
Letter of Reference from Graduating PA Program Director or Department Chair, PA Program Faculty Advisor & a Medical Clinician on a Clinical Rotation
References are uploaded directly to the application or they may be mailed: UKPA Academic Residency Program, c/o Alex Schroeder, Charles T. Wethington Bldg-Suite 205, 900 S. Limestone St., Lexington, KY, 40536
Official Transcripts – Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional (if applicable)
Official NCCPA exam scores (if certified); certification required before September 1st (will vary depending on site)
Advanced Placement
The UK PA Academic Residency Program does not provide advanced placement in the residency programs. All the accepted PA Residents must complete the program in its entirety as stated in the Residency Handbooks to receive a certification of completion.
