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The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the fifth annual Mission, Values, and Pillar Awards. 

Clinical trials are often associated with new treatments, breakthrough findings, and the promise of what comes next. What is less visible is the hard work behind the scenes that makes those moments possible.  

For more than 20 years, Dr. P. Andrew Pearson, MD, guided UK Ophthalmology through extraordinary growth in patient care, research, and training. Under his leadership, the department expanded to 30 faculty members and now provides more than 150,000 patient visits each year across Lexington, community clinics, and satellite locations.

The University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences received the Golden Apple Award Sept. 12 from Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS).

For Garrett Oberst, MD, practicing medicine wasn’t always the plan.

In the heart of southeastern Kentucky, the Huffman family has established a legacy of exceptional eye care, deeply rooted in their education at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Their journey from medical training to serving rural communities exemplifies the profound impact of dedicated health care professionals in rural and other underserved areas. 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the fourth annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.

Ellen Van Norman, OD, FAAO, has a connection to the University of Kentucky that runs deep. 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce its selection of Bradford Tannen, MD, JD, MBA, as the new chair of its ophthalmology department. Dr. Tannen will join the UK College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences on July 1. 

Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It’s the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.

On Dec. 13, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening—it was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.

Thanks to global health initiatives within the UK College of Medicine, residents and fellows are gaining invaluable experience in dozens of countries – helping thousands of patients while learning unique skills to enhance their practice of medicine. 

Watch below Part 3 of the "Because We Care" mini-documentary series. 

Congratulations to the following University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty members who received promotions and/or were granted tenure this year. The following list includes faculty from basic science and clinical departments. It is organized alphabetically by department, then by last name.

When the University of Kentucky Global Ophthalmology (UK GO) program launched in 2017, its mission was to promote equitable and sustainable access to eye care through education, research, outreach, and partnerships. 

As part of this goal, the program runs outreach clinics in eastern Kentucky and Lexington, Ky., to bring important health care services to underserved populations.

The following individuals were honored at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Winners included those in Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award:
Jamila Tucker, MS

Burnout is a problem in any profession, but it is rampant in health care. This national problem has been evident recently as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many learners, practitioners, faculty, and staff to the limit.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to announce that faculty, staff, learners, and trainees will have free access to a leading online resource for medical Spanish proficiency.

CanopyLearn, a Spanish language training program for health care professionals, will be available to the UK College of Medicine community starting Aug. 1.

Na’Tasha Evans, PhD, MEd, is a researcher, published author, champion for female empowerment, and our new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Learn more about her goals, her past work, and more in the following Q&A.

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in research? 

Following an extensive national search and interviews with highly qualified individuals, the College of Medicine is excited to welcome Na’Tasha Evans, PhD, MEd, as the new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and associate professor in the department of behavioral science.