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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.
The National Pancreas Foundation has recognized the Markey Cancer Center "one of the best."
Markey Cancer Center has earned the designation of Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF).
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has been recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as an approved NPF Center of Excellence.
The division of plastic and reconstructive surgery established an annual lectureship to honor the contributions of an esteemed emeritus faculty member and former division chief. The Henry Vasconez, MD Lectureship held its inaugural presentation in April 2023.
By Josh Shepherd
Two doctoral candidates who conducted their research in surgery laboratories over the last few years went before their respective committees in mid-April to defend their dissertations.
By Hilary Brown
In June 2021, Kelly Smoot noticed a change in her son Jalen's weight.
“I didn’t think much of it,” she said. “But then he complained of neck pain, so I took him to my chiropractor.”
The UK College of Medicine Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Allan Siperstein, chair of the endocrine surgery department at Cleveland Clinic, as a visiting professor. He will be delivering the Grand Rounds presentation on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the HG611 Lecture Hall.
By Dani Jaffe
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The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is proud to recognize its fourth-year students who learned their pivotal next step in training – residency – during
The UK College of Medicine Department of Surgery welcomes its new class of residents in plastic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and general surgery
Claire Collins, MD, knew the University of Kentucky Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency Program was a perfect fit after she c
Nearly three years ago, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine launched the Alliance Research Initiative to promote collaboration and mentorship through interdisciplinary research teams. With members spanning across UK departments and colleges, these teams were established to address Kentucky’s most urgent health needs.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce the faculty, staff, and learners who were winners of the annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler Awards.
The UK College of Medicine is excited to welcome Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, as the visiting professor delivering this year’s Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Humanities Lecture.
The University of Kentucky’s ninth annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium will bring in nationally recognized experts to raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease and educate attendees on prevention techniques.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Salvation Army Clinic is a student-run, free clinic that serves as a learning environment for medical, pharmacy, and social work students while providing acute onsite health care for uninsured patients at the Salvation Army of Central Kentucky.
During Indigenous Peoples’ Month, the UK College of Medicine is highlighting historical figures who paved the way for an equitable future in medicine.
The University of Kentucky Division of Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery and Department of Surgery are excited to welcome a new faculty member, Jin Woo Chung, MD, PhD. Dr. Chung is a highly respected specialist in heart and lung transplantation, organ procurement, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced heart failure.
By Micha'la Hood