The University of Kentucky Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery celebrated the graduation of Kristan Alfonso, MD, Caitlin Fiorillo, MD, and Mitch Dobberpuhl, MD the weekend of June 15-16, 2018.  A formal dinner was held at Malone’s Friday evening to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates, followed by an informal picnic attended by over 100 members and families of UK Healthcare.  Dr.

The University of Kentucky Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery hosted the 4th Annual Bluegrass Research Symposium at the Hillary Boone Center on the campus of the University of Kentucky on May 4, 2018.  The symposium highlighted the exceptional high-impact research conducted in the department led by current residents. This event brought together UK faculty, residents, students and Otolaryngologists across the Commonwealth. Drs. Nicole Craker and Kyle Fletcher were awarded the residency research awards for outstanding presentations.

The University of Kentucky Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery was well represented at the 2018 Kentucky Society of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting May 18-19, 2018, at the Muhammed Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky.  Kyle Fletcher, MD, PharmD was a resident research award winner and presented “Comparison In-Person versus Telemedicine Cochlear Implant Evaluations: A Pilot Study.”   Brett Comer, MD, presented on “Packing Materials after FESS: What is the Current Evidence?”  Beth McNulty, MD, served as proctor for the resident quiz bowl.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 3, 2018) — University of Kentucky undergraduates boarded a bus this past spring for a cross-country trip to the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Accompanied by several adult escorts, the 89 students were traveling 12 hours to present their research at the 2018 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).

Before they even boarded the bus, this team of undergraduate researchers had made UK history.

Difficulty in accessing culturally affirming and informed health care has long deterred members of the LGBTQ* community from seeking fundamental services and resources.

Difficulty in accessing culturally affirming and informed health care has long deterred members of the LGBTQ* community from seeking fundamental services and resources.