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Brittany Levy, MD, was recently appointed to a committee within the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Her new role will allow her to help improve the clinical learning environment for graduate medical trainees across the country.
“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future,” said William Murtagh, first keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.
Congratulations to the following basic science and clinical faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine! These individuals were honored with promotions and tenure in fiscal year 2023.
Names are organized alphabetically by department.
AnesthesiologySarah Jean Hall, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Lesley Wong, MD, professor and program director of the integrated plastic surgery residency program, joined a distinguished group of faculty as recipient of the Richard W. Schwartz Leadership in Education Award at the annual UK College of Medicine Department of Surgery teaching awards recognition program.
By Hilary Brown
The 2023 graduating class of surgical residents and fellows class with the UK College of Medicine Department of Surgery have shared their plans to either enter professional practice or continue into fellowship programs.
Meera Gupta, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a transplant surgeon at UK HealthCare. In the following spotlight by Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS), she explains how she became involved in her field, why she loves what she does, and how she is helping address health inequities for patients.
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.
Meagan Kingren, PhD, went before her doctoral committee on Friday morning, April 14. On Monday, April 17, Sujata Mukherjee, PhD, met with her committee for the defense.
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
(See original UKnow article)
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 Friday’s Match Day celebrations.
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 completed her interview.
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.