In late April, the UK College of Medicine hosted its first-ever Staff Well-Being Day, an all-day event designed to celebrate and support the vital contributions of staff. Organized by the Staff Well-Being Committee and led by the Office for Organizational Well-Being, the event offered thoughtfully curated programming meant to foster reflection, connection, and appreciation.

In the heart of southeastern Kentucky, the Huffman family has established a legacy of exceptional eye care, deeply rooted in their education at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Recently, teams from the heart transplant program at UK HealthCare’s Transplant Center and Gill Heart & Vascular Institute performed their 600th heart transplant, marking a significant milestone in the program’s commitment to advanced cardiac care and long-term patient outcomes. 

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Participating in brain-stimulating activities is essential to those dealing with Alzheimer's disease, but due to a lack of nearby resources and potential ambulatory issues, many Kentuckians in need of memory care do not have access to the help they need. 

When Shayan Mohammadmoradi, PhD, started thinking about his future in science, he wasn’t sure whether he wanted to become a physician or a researcher. What ultimately pulled him toward research was the chance to follow his own curiosity.

Bradley Firchow, a fourth-year student in the UK College of Medicine's Rural Physician Leadership Program, recently received the 2025 Quinn Student Award, which is the highest honor given by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to a medical student. 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share that 31 medical students from the Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky campuses were recently inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. 

Congratulations to the following medical students in the Class of 2026!

For more than 30 years, Jack Hillard has been a patient at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. First diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, he later developed early-stage colon cancer and skin cancer.

Physicians and scientists from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center will share their latest research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago from May 30 to June 3.

In the heart of southeastern Kentucky, the Huffman family has established a legacy of exceptional eye care, deeply rooted in their education at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Their journey from medical training to serving rural communities exemplifies the profound impact of dedicated health care professionals in rural and other underserved areas. 

Kidus Shiferawe, a third-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Hospital Medicine Scholarship from the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).

This month, the Office of Graduate Medical Education is celebrating its second class of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Certificate Program graduates. A small cohort of residents and fellows spent the past academic year growing in quality improvement and patient safety.

Today is International Clinical Trials Day, which “recognizes the invaluable contributions of clinical research professionals who drive innovation, uphold patient safety and push the boundaries of discovery,” according to the Society of Clinical Research Associates. The date, May 20, commemorates the day that James Lind began the first randomized clinical trial in 1747.

Tuesday, May 20, is Clinical Trials Day, a global day of recognition for the researchers, clinicians, staff, learners, and community members who make groundbreaking discoveries a reality through clinical trials.

Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2025 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s 15th annual Research Day on May 13 brought together researchers, clinicians, staff and students to celebrate the center’s scientific accomplishments and spotlight ongoing cancer research across UK.

As a University of Kentucky alum, David Higdon has strong connections to UK: he and his wife met as undergraduates in the early 1990s. The 51-year-old Georgetown attorney has remained a dedicated Wildcat football and basketball fan over the years.

For the past four decades, the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) has been at the forefront of Alzheimer’s disease research, making groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of this complex condition. 

Researchers at the University of Kentucky play an important role in advancing the health, well-being and future of our Commonwealth.  

Much of that work is done with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That support allows our researchers to find answers to many of the critical health issues facing Kentuckians.  

Researchers at the University of Kentucky play an important role in advancing the health, well-being, and future of our Commonwealth. 

Much of that work is done with support from the National Institute of Health (NIH), which allows our researchers to find answers to many of the critical health issues facing Kentuckians.