Physiology About the Department The department of physiology was founded in 1890 as the department of anatomy and physiology, making it one of the oldest departments at the University of Kentucky. About Us Graduate Program The graduate program of the department of physiology is a PhD program. It is designed to educate and train students to be competent research scientists and teachers of physiology. Learn More Events View a list of upcoming events in the department of physiology. We look forward to seeing you there! Upcoming About the College of Medicine Welcome to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. We are an academic medical institution dedicated to providing superior education and training in order to produce highly qualified, caring physicians to serve the people of Kentucky and the nation. See Blue Recent News MAR 13, 2023 Pioglitazone restores mitochondrial function but does not spare cortical tissue following mild brain contusion MAR 2, 2023 ‘Alliance 2.0’ builds upon success of College of Medicine’s innovative research initiative FEB 24, 2023 Congratulations to the winners of the second annual MVPE Awards FEB 23, 2023 Relative adrenal insufficiency is a risk factor and endotype of sepsis - A proof-of-concept study to support a precision medicine approach to guide glucocorticoid therapy for sepsis View All News