Work with Vulnerable Populations Inspires Granite Pare’s Calling to Practice Medicine
Granite Pare, a native of Warren County, Ky., always knew he wanted to be a doctor. At first, it was largely because he enjoyed watching his dad serve as an ER physician in Bowling Green. It seemed exciting, and to anyone young, a career in medicine looks glamorous, promises influence, and has the potential for a high salary.
But as he got older and mapped out a path to medical school, a nagging question would often grip Pare: “Am I doing this for the right reasons?”
Maya Cleveland's 'Full Circle' Experience Prepares Her for Medical School, Career
In summer 2020, Maya Cleveland joined the University of Kentucky Health Corps as a contact tracer identifying individuals who might have come in contact with a person infected with COVID-19. During this time efforts to control the spread were relatively more difficult with high positive testing rates and uncertainty surrounding the virus.
Cleveland said providing support to faculty, staff, and learners during the toughest parts of the pandemic was a rewarding experience. It prepared her well for pursuing a medical degree at the UK College of Medicine this fall.
Inspired by Family, John Cornelius is Ready for the Challenges of Medical School
John Cornelius remembers in kindergarten being asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. His response was always, “doctor.”
A major inspiration was his aunt, a trailblazer who was one of the first female doctors in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Ky., in Rockcastle County. She battled cancer for decades while treating patients.
“She was very well-known in the community,” Cornelius said. “She was helping a lot of patients that weren’t even as sick as she was, and she was always willing to do that with a big smile on her face.”
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ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 22, 2021) — Like many teenagers in Appalachia, Chezney Boothe knows the reality of losing a loved one to cancer all too well.
“My paternal grandmother had colon cancer, and she passed away before I was born,” said the rising high school junior from Hazard, Kentucky. “The experience of not knowing her is what really drove me to want to do something about it in my community.”
Summer Research Experience at UK Inspires Undergraduates
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 21, 2021) — Each summer, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine hosts an intensive, graduate-level research program that sets undergraduates aspiring to become health care providers and scientists on a path to success.
Postponed until 2022: Registration Open for Rural Appalachian Stroke Camp
The Rural Appalachian Stroke Camp has been postponed until Spring 2022 due to increased COVID-19 cases in our region. More updates will provided in the future.
Congratulations to our students on passing their qualifying exam!
Dr. Luke Bradley Named Acting Chair of Neuroscience
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce that Luke Bradley, PhD, has accepted the position of acting chair of the department of neuroscience, effective Aug. 1.
Dr. Bradley, a University of Kentucky Chellgren Endowed Professor, has served in the College of Medicine for nearly 15 years researching the discovery and development of peptide- and protein-based platforms for biotherapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. He also touts more than 20 years of STEM education experience.
UK Experts Tackle Delta Variant Questions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2021) — As the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant continues to spread across the United States and hospitals’ COVID-positive intake numbers climb again, many questions remain around both vaccine effectiveness and vaccination rates, and what these numbers could mean moving into the fall.
