Current Fellows

FNU Vijaya Prakash Aviraag, MBBS

Internal Medicine

GME Program:

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Summary:

Year: PGY-4

Evelyn B Villacorta Cari, MD

Internal Medicine

Positions Held:

Instructor

John Villano, MD, PhD

Positions Held:

Professor
Director, Clinical Neuro-Oncology

Felicia Villareal

Internal Medicine

Positions Held:

Administrative Support Associate I/UKHC

Evan L Vincent, MD, FAEMUS

Emergency Medicine

Positions Held:

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Program Director, Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship

Jonathan Vincent

Positions Held:

PhD Candidate, Bachstetter Laboratory

Summary:

Year: G4
Education: B.S. Neurobiology, M.B.A. - University of Cincinnati
Hometown: Loveland, OH

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

I chose the University of Kentucky because it offers the ideal balance of rigorous clinical training and a robust commitment to neuroscience… Read More

What do you like about your program?

What I like most about the UK MD/PhD program is how well it integrates personalized mentorship with flexibility to pursue high-impact research.… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I’ve always been a bit of a tinkerer—I really enjoy working on creative tech projects using Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards, especially ones that… Read More

Jeffrey S Vincent

Internal Medicine

Positions Held:

Administrative Staff Officer II/UKHC

Crystal D Vires

Neurology

Positions Held:

Medical Education Specialist

Jennifer Reynolds Vissing

Internal Medicine

Positions Held:

Nurse Cardiovascular Coordinator/UKHC

Ricardo Vivanco Menoscal, MD

Neurology

GME Program:

Neurology

Summary:

Year: PGY-2

Oliver Voecking

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Positions Held:

Scientist II

Olivia Voelker, MD

Pediatrics

GME Program:

Categorical Pediatrics

Summary:

Year: PGY-1

Shelly Voet

Medical Student Education

Positions Held:

Instructor

Michael Vogel, DO

Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

GME Program:

Anesthesiology

Summary:

Year: PGY-3
Hometown: Stacy, MN

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

I was immediately struck by the kindness of the residents and faculty during my interview with UK and knew it would be a perfect location to learn… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, Football, Reading, Running, Weight lifting, Board Games

Eric Vogt, MD

Family and Community Medicine

GME Program:

Family and Community Medicine - Family Medicine - UK

Summary:

Year: PGY-3

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

As someone that has attended the University of Kentucky for my undergraduate education, medical school, and residency, I initially chose the… Read More

What do you like about your program?

At UK's medical school I was able to get a strong understanding of what the Department of Family and Community Medicine had to offer, and what I… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy both watching and playing sports. My favorite teams are UK football, UK basketball, and the Miami Dolphins, but I will watch almost any… Read More

Rebecca Von Handorf, MD

Pediatrics

GME Program:

Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Summary:

Year: PGY-5

Shannon Voogt, MD

Family and Community Medicine

Positions Held:

Associate Professor

Paras Vora, MD

Ophthalmology

GME Program:

Ophthalmology

Summary:

Year: PGY-4
Education: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

I knew that I wanted to practice near home, thus UK was an obvious choice for me. Lexington is a gem among cities in Kentucky, with all the… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I feel like all of my co-residents are already close friends that I can rely on. The program is agile in making changes that support residents… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, playing tennis with co-residents, and exploring all that Lexington and its surrounding areas have to… Read More