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.
DiPaola appointed to Liaison Committee on Medical Education
University of Kentucky College of Medicine Dean Robert S. DiPaola has been selected as a professional member on the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) beginning the 2019-2020 academic year.
"To be nominated and selected by a group of peers is an incredible honor,” said DiPaola. “More importantly, it is an honor to be part of a large team of faculty, staff and students at the UK College of Medicine making this a possibility."
UK Doctor Receives Medical Training at the Top of the World
What kind of medical education requires intense athletic and endurance training? Hiking Mount Everest. From April 23 to May 5, Dr. Kim Kaiser, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Family and Community Medicine in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, received hands-on experience as part of the Mount Everest Base Camp Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Conference.
