Established in 2018 by the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Thank a Resident and Fellow Day was created to highlight the invaluable contributions of trainees and to encourage expressions of appreciation. What began as an initiative among medical students has since expanded to hundreds of programs across the country. Thank a Resident and Fellow Day 2025 was celebrated last Friday, Feb. 28.
We recognize the dedication and hard work of residents and fellows at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and beyond. We want to shine a light on our nearly 1,000 graduate medical trainees across the Commonwealth who take on complex cases, mentor future health care professionals, and push the boundaries of medical knowledge, all while balancing the immense demands of training.
If you would like to express your appreciation for our outstanding residents and fellows, you can send a digital message anytime through UK HealthCare's Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) program.
To view a photo album featuring a few of our residents from various specialties, click here.
To explore a year in the life of a third-year resident, read about Carly Clark, MD, an otolaryngology resident featured in our 2024 annual report.
Curious how a residency coordinator celebrates Thank A Resident and Fellow Day? Check out Madison Seward’s story in “Our Care in Action: A Year in the Life”.
