Chang named to Becker’s 100 health system chief medical officers to know
UK HealthCare Chief Medical Officer Phillip Chang, MD, was named to the Becker’s Healthcare list of “100 hospital and health system chief medical officers to know” for 2019.
Featured physician leaders have demonstrated a commitment to improving their organizations through leadership development, patient safety initiatives, health information technology and quality improvement.
#WIMS_TBT: Dr. Kyprianou, the only woman at the 2000 Innovators in Urology International Meeting
In the spirit of recognizing the accomplishments of our own UK-WIMS, here's a picture of the 2000 Innovators in Urology International Meeting in Dublin, Ireland where Dr. Natasha Kyprianou is the only woman in the group! An example of inspiration, resilience and passion!
Dr. Liz Oates receives the SNMMI 2019 Presidential Education Award
Congratulations to M. Elizabeth Oates, MD, FAAWR, FACR, our WIMS Founding Chair, for receiving the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2019 Presidential Education Award!
This award is given as a recognition to those who have contributed significantly to training and education in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
Second Annual WIMS Retreat
On June 1st, 2019, our Executive Committee had its Annual WIMS Retreat.
A day full of great energy and amazing plans for the upcoming year!
Stay tuned!
Lisa Tannock, MD is the new Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Development
Congratulations to Lisa Tannock, MD on her promotion to Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Development!
Dr. Tannock will enhance and provide oversight for the promotion and tenure process, recruitment and retention, leadership searches, governance, and well-being.
Faculty Position Open
Please click here to be directed to the UK Jobs website to apply.
The Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science (CATSS)
The Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science (CATSS) was established in 2015 to support basic and translational stroke research, to provide an interactive and collaborative environment for research development between research and clinical faculty (and strengthen interactions with other clinical departments) and to provide a support structure for successful funding of research in stroke at the University of Kentucky.
UK's Peter Blackburn Recognized as Ophthalmologist of the Year
Dr. Peter Blackburn, associate professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, has been presented with the Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons’ (KAEPS) Ophthalmologist of the Year award.
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.
