The University of Kentucky Department of Surgery and UK HealthCare are pleased to welcome David A. Rodeberg, MD, FACS, a nationally celebrated Pediatric Surgeon, to its providers.

In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Rodeberg has accepted the role of Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery. He will take the place of Dr. John Draus, the outgoing division chief and colleague who played an instrumental role in Dr. Rodeberg's recruitment. Dr. Draus accepted a new leadership role at a children’s hospital in Jacksonville, Florida

The Body in Pleasure, The Body in Pain 
Saturday, April 16 from 2p-3:30p

When Emmanuel Dike-Udensi was a first-year student, his peers in third and fourth year would always give him the same warning – that medical school goes by quickly. But Emmanuel was skeptical.

“I didn’t believe them,” he said with a laugh. “Back then, I had so much to study, I couldn’t imagine that.”

Now, as Emmanuel approaches the end of medical school, he said reflecting on the past four years – and how fast they have gone by – is surreal.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce the faculty, staff, and learner winners of the inaugural Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler Awards.

A new division has been established in the UK College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to improve the coordination of care in labor and delivery.

Assistant professor Andrea Tucker, MD, collaborated with department chair Wendy Hansen, MD, knowing that laborist services would be crucial for ensuring safe, quality care for patients and enhanced mentorship for future physicians.

Dr. Tucker spearheaded efforts to create a laborist division, which was officially established in July 2021.

Kent Lewis, MDiv, plays a vital role at the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus as the student affairs officer, helping ensure holistic student success from matriculation to graduation. As a staff member who has been with the Bowling Green Campus since its beginning, he shares how the campus and its students have made an impact.

Q: How has the Bowling Green Campus changed since it started four years ago?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 8, 2022) — Every year, the University of Kentucky’s Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) recognizes the efforts and voices of UK students, trainees and faculty members who are addressing health inequities.