MD Medical Schools in Kentucky
2 allopathic MD programs in our catalogue for Kentucky. Use the profiles below to compare MCAT medians, GPA ranges, in-state preference, and AMCAS strategy.
Last reviewed September 4, 2026
About Kentucky: Pop. ~4.5M; Louisville and Lexington anchor the state's medical infrastructure. University of Louisville and University of Kentucky College of Medicine serve the state workforce.
In-state preference: Both UofL and UK College of Medicine strongly favour Kentucky residents; typically 80–90% of each class are in-state. Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine focuses specifically on Appalachian community health.
Major health systems
- Norton Healthcare
- Baptist Health (KY)
- UK Healthcare
- UofL Health
- Pikeville Medical Center
2 MD Programs in Kentucky
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine (MD)
Lexington, KY
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine was founded in 1956. It is a public medical school inside UK HealthCare, the only academic medical center in Kentucky, and it sits in Lexington at the edge of Appalachian Kentucky. Its mission is to address the profound health gaps of Appalachian and rural Kentucky. These communities suffer among the highest rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and opioid overdose in the nation. A high proportion of UK Med graduates stay in Kentucky to practise.
MCAT 508GPA 3.833.8% acceptanceStrong in-state pref. - University of Louisville School of Medicine (MD)
Louisville, KY
The University of Louisville School of Medicine was founded in 1837. It is one of Kentucky's two public medical schools, and it sits in Louisville, the state's largest city and a major regional medical center. The school works closely with UofL Health and University Hospital, which gives students high-volume exposure to Level I trauma, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and subspecialty care. UofL Med has a strong historical legacy in cardiovascular innovation, and its graduates mostly go on to serve Kentucky and the surrounding region.
MCAT 509GPA 3.844.5% acceptanceStrong in-state pref.
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