Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign Focuses on At-Risk Kentuckians
The GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (formerly known as Lung Cancer Alliance and the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation) is conducting a statewide education campaign in partnership with the University of Kentucky to bring lung cancer screening awareness to the thousands of Kentuckians at risk for the disease.
Physiology Team "Survives the Night"
Congratulations to the Physiology "Survive the Night" Triathlon Team!
To learn more about Survive the Night, click here to be directed to the event's website.
Dr. Zwischenberger presented the 2019 Schwartz Award by the Department of Surgery
By Josh Shepherd
UK Part of $11 Million Project Funded by NCI to Combat Cervical Cancer in Appalachia
A new public health initiative supported by $11 million in funding from the National Cancer Institute aims to address the burden of cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachia.
Chandler Hospital named one of 100 Great Hospitals in America 2018
UK Otolaryngologists at Rhinoworld 2019
Reading: Presentation Zen
Giving presentations is a big part of being a scientist. Even in industry. Anyone can give a talk. Not everyone can give a really effective talk. Taking all your fantastic data and making a compelling presentation is as much an art as a skil. This month I'm recommending Garr Reynolds' book "Presentation Zen" which has some fantastic advice on how to improve your presentation skills.
2019 Class of Chief Residents and Fellows announce post-UK plans
By Josh Shepherd
At the end of June, Department of Surgery chief residents and fellows will transition to advanced training or begin their professional surgical practice.
Among the 2019 class, four will enter into advanced fellowship training, four will go into full time practice, another will enter military services at Fort Campbell, and a general surgery resident plans to go into a post surgical residency program in Togo, West Africa.
Department of Surgery Class of 2019
The 2019 Massie and Pulito awards announced
The annual Francis Massie and Andrew R. Pulito Awards were presented at Senior Awards Night before graduation from the University of Kentucky Medical School in May. David Keeven was presented the Massie Award and Teddy Huerta was selected as the recipient of the Andrew R. Pulito Award.
Three surgery researchers honored with 2019 Wethington Awards
Three researchers from the UK Department of Surgery – Dr. Hiroshi Saito, Dr. Marlene Starr, and Dr. Dongfang Wang – were named recipients of 2019 Wethington Awards from the University of Kentucky in recognition of their significant achievements in clinical and scientific research.
