Welcome to UK!

Dear Students,

Congratulations on your admission to the UK College of Medicine!

This is an exciting time. You have your whole medical career ahead of you, and I am thrilled that you’ll be beginning it with us. The UK College of Medicine is dedicated to advancing medicine through education, research, and advanced clinical care across four campuses and multiple departments and programs. Our work toward raising the standards of care has led us to unprecedented growth across our campuses, our education programs, and our research.

Becoming a doctor is quite a journey. When you commit to learning at the UK College of Medicine, our wonderful team will accompany you and support you in your journey. The UK College of Medicine team includes medical students, residents and fellows, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, scientists, clinicians, administrators, and staff, united in our ultimate mission for a better, healthier Kentucky. And now, you are a vital part of that team.

Charles “Chipper” Griffith, III, MD, MSPH
Dean, UK College of Medicine