Department Engagement
Each month, our department hosts events designed to foster a sense of community. These gatherings encourage fun, creativity, and connection—providing opportunities for us to bond outside of our daily work.
Be sure to check back every month to see what exciting events we’ve had, and get involved in the next one!
Fall Get Together
In August, the department came together at Shillito Park to in the summer and kick off the fall and new academic year. Welcome to all our new faculty and residents. Here's to a great upcoming year!
Senior Banquet
In May, the department celebrated our resident and fellow graduates as well as all the accomplishments throughout this year at our Senior Banquet. The dinner was an opportunity to share a delicious meal with faculty, residents, and staff and recognize how hard everyone has been working this year. Well done team, what a great year!
Graduates-
Drs. Asma Arshia, Jing Di, Hafsa Nebbache, and Andre Ene
Awardees-
Dr. Hafsa Nebbache Pathology Excellence & Resident Teacher Awards
Dr. Justin Rueckert- Faculty AP Teaching Award
Dr. Rupinder Brar- Faculty CP Teaching Award
Heather Short, M4- CAP Distinguished Medical Student Award
Drs. Talal Arshad & Matthew Webb- 6 months highest Retrieval Practice average
Drs. Mohamed Hussein, Katie Bussing, Heather Short- Excellence in Research Award (from Research Day)
Match Day and March Madness Tournament!
March 21 is Match Day! We are excited to welcome our incoming residents in July 2025. We love gathering together to share in this experience and find out this wonderful news as a department. While gathered, our department finalized our March Madness Tournament with our Elite 8.
Thank A Resident Day
Our department celebrated Thank a Resident and Fellow Day on February 28. Our residents received small tokens throughout the week to show our appreciation. On Friday, program leadership and residents were invited to relax at a luncheon to celebrate all they do for our resident and fellowship programs. We are so appreciative of the huge impact they all make on our UK HealthCare community!
National Fun at Work Day
Our department celebrated National Fun at Work Day on January 31. Faculty, residents, and staff were invited to socialize, compete in small games, and enjoy some popcorn and cotton candy. Nothing gets folks out of their seats more than the smell of fresh popped popcorn floating down the hall! Pictures coming soon!
Pathology Holiday Party
In December, the department hosted a Holiday Party luncheon. The luncheon was an opportunity to share a delicious meal with faculty, residents, and staff and decompress during a busy holiday season. Additionally, many participated in a cookie exchange to sweeten the day.
Taste of Pathology
In November, the department hosted a Taste of Pathology in celebration of community. To make it extra special, faculty, residents, and staff brought a dish that reminds them of their community—something that represents where their from, a family favorite, or just a recipe that holds a special place in their heart. It's a wonderful opportunity to share not just food, but the stories and traditions that make our department unique.
Halloween Grand Rounds
During a PGY-4 Senior Job Talk Grand Rounds on Oct. 31, faculty, residents, and staff were encouraged to wear a costume and at the end of the presentation, all voted for best/most creative costume. Happy Halloween!
Pumpkin Carving in the Courtyard
In October, faculty, residents, and staff enjoyed our annual Pumpkin Carving in the Courtyard, followed by refreshments and delicious fall treats.
Appreciation Luncheon
In recognition of our faculty, residents, and staff's hard work, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the department of pathology and laboratory medicine, the department hosted an Appreciation Luncheon in August.
