The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Saunders, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, as the new assistant dean for clinical education in the Office of Medical Education.

An innovative approach to delivering essential health resources to rural Kentuckians has demonstrated the potential of using drone technology to overcome geographical barriers to improve health care access.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to welcome Courtney Tomblinson, MD, back to the Commonwealth on April 1. The Carrollton, Ky., native joins the UK College of Medicine as the associate dean for faculty development.

 University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerphysician-scientists Zhonglin Hao, MD, PhD, and Eddy Yang, MD, PhD, are leading the way in translating lab discoveries into clinical trials that are improving patient care.

University of Kentucky researchers have developed a new class of gold-based compounds that show promise in fighting various types of cancer.

Growing up, Kate Spencer, MD, was always drawn to medicine. With a mother and brother in pharmacy, health care was a familiar space, but she knew early on that she wanted to carve out her own path.

Looking to fulfill his passion for serving others, Scottie B. Day, MD, knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a physician at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH).

Day is a respected clinician who specializes in pediatric critical care. He is the physician-in-chief at KCH, where he has been a team leader for the ECMO team and pediatric cardiology strategic planning.

In the summer of 1974, five young medical students from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine found themselves sharing a cabin in Somerset, Ky., while completing their community medicine rotation. Little did they know, this shared experience would be the foundation of a lifelong friendship that would span decades, careers, and continents.

Earlier this month, deadly flooding consumed large areas of eastern Kentucky. Kentuckians in the affected areas will likely feel the catastrophic effects of this tragedy for weeks, months, and even years to come as officials assess the extent of the damage and continually report a rising death toll. 

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study provides important insights for future clinical trials in treating advanced cervical cancer by establishing a five-month progression-free survival benchmark for evaluating new therapies.

When Austin Wellette-Hunsucker left his home state of Michigan to earn his PhD at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, his family was incredibly supportive. They continue to be his most vocal cheerleaders.

A new gift account has been established in the UK College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the College of Medicine.

Coming from a hardworking family, Avinash S. Bhakta, MD, originally didn’t plan to become a doctor, but providing care is his passion.

The University of Kentucky’s Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) Program has named its 2025 cohort.

As a resident, Zaki Hassan, MBBS, handwrote the grant application for the $250,000 that went to purchase the University of Kentucky's first human patient simulator.

Three University of Kentucky College of Medicine students have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training (HDRT) Fellowship.

The Department of Behavioral Science created the fellowship, which is supported by its Council on Community, Engagement, Research and Training (CONCERT).

The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is celebrating 25 years of community building among early-career researchers.

Thirteen University of Kentucky undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol on March 6. The event will feature research topics including community health, agricultural sustainability, renewable energy and public health and safety.

Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It’s the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.

Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers.