Brendan Rhatican, DO
Why UK?
"I like that many of our faculty have literally “written the book” on a topic. I think we have a great balance of training quality and time off."
Glenn Irby, MD
Why UK?
"I chose UK Radiology for the collegial atmosphere and the variety of pathology seen day to day."
Kara Fields, MD
Why UK?
"I like the vast exposure to different pathologies we get day in and day out. Additionally, we get to work with wonderful faculty members that truly care about our personal and professional growth as physicians. Wonderful co-residents are an added bonus!"
Olivia Thoroughman, DO
Why UK?
"The opportunity to be taught by subspecialists that are experts in their field! Attendings go out of their way and take the time to go through cases and high yield concepts with residents. Also, Lexington is a wonderful place to live!"
Current Residents
R-4 Class
Hannah Conley, MD
- GME Resident
"I love the diversity and difficulty of cases. We see really cool pathology and get to read cases that help very sick patients every single day. I… Read More
Traveling, reading fantasy fiction, attending concerts, and trying new restaurants!
Griffin Cote, MD
- GME Resident
"UK’s large catchment area and diverse patient population exposes us to interesting cases that might be difficult to find elsewhere outside a… Read More
Board games/DnD, cooking, woodworking/crafts, and the local breweries!
Holly Fleming, MD
- GME Resident
"My wonderful and supportive co-residents, attendings that are great teachers, and location in Lexington that always has fun things to do."
Cooking, interior decorating, gardening, thrift shopping, DIY projects, sewing, dinner parties, and Irish Dance.
Dylan Fugate, DO
- GME Resident
Zain Hassan, MD
- GME Resident
"The camaraderie and friendly culture in the program are readily apparent on day one. Additionally, the breadth of exposure is extraordinary, and… Read More
Cars, watches, sports, video games, traveling, and exploring the local food scene.
Mitchell Jacobs, MD
- GME Resident
"Starting out, I was anxious about being in the reading room but quickly found that both the residents and faculty were welcoming and eased the… Read More
I enjoy fishing, hiking, gardening, playing with my two Labrador retrievers, Basil and Booker, and playing sand volleyball.
Olivia Thoroughman, DO
- GME Resident
"The opportunity to be taught by subspecialists that are experts in their field! Attendings go out of their way and take the time to go through… Read More
Hiking, camping and visiting national parks with my boyfriend and two dogs. I love to read, brewery hop, and thrift shop!
R-3 Class
Ryan Anderson, MD
- GME Resident
"I love UK because our department feels like one big family. Residency is hard, but the culture among our residents is warm, welcoming, and a… Read More
When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my wife and my friends. I love trying a new restaurant, watching the horses run at Keeneland,… Read More
Wilfred Furtado, MD
- GME Resident
"I love the people. They are incredibly friendly and nice!"
Basketball, board games, and cooking.
Farah Guirguis Mekhail, MD
- GME Resident
"I like that we see a wide variety of pathologies, have caring faculty members who teach, and have supportive co-residents."
Running, reading, and singing.
Kyle Hooper, MD
- GME Resident
"My favorite part of the program would have to be the people. Even before joining the program, I knew from being a visiting medical student and… Read More
My hobbies include playing video games, going on hikes, watching film and television, and of course supporting UK football!
Hassan Syed, MD
- GME Resident
"What I like the most about the program is that everyone I have met is genuinely invested in seeing me succeed and willing to help."
Trying different cuisines, family time, movies, and swimming.
R-2 Class
Johnson Deshommes, MD
- GME Resident
My first experience with University of Kentucky came through a medical observership in 2016 and 2017, during which I was able to shadow in both… Read More
I enjoy passing time with fiancée, hiking, watching soccer, traveling and watch movies.
Kara Fields, MD
- GME Resident
I like the vast exposure to different pathologies we get day in and day out. Additionally, we get to work with wonderful faculty members that… Read More
When I am not at work I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my husband, daughter and Goldendoodle.
William Gebauer, MD
- GME Resident
I like how friendly the faculty and staff are, and how they truly care about the residents.
Spending time with family and watching/playing sports
Bryson A Jones, MD
- GME Resident
The dynamic of the program; the community, cohesiveness, and comraderie. UK strikes the balance of fostering growth and providing autonomy. There… Read More
Golf, Pickleball, Woodcrafting, Fishing, Skiing, Traveling, Bourbon / Distilleries, Billiards
Marcelo Morrice, MD
- GME Resident
The GME staff, attendings, and residents are all very nice and create a good learning environment. I also like how the program goes out to do fun… Read More
Spending time with family, jiu jitsu, guitar, and carpentry.
Julian Wallis, DO
- GME Resident
What I like most about the program has to be hands down the people and how helpful and welcoming everyone is at UK plus getting to work with… Read More
Weightlifting, cars, outdoor activities, coffee, trying new restaurants, videogames, music festivals, and DJ’ing music with my mixer.
R-1 Class
