University of Kentucky associate professor Dr. Matthew Gentry, a biochemist who studies the very basic makeup of living things, can count very few "Eureka!" moments in his scientific career.

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Revised Policy: Descriptions on the Use of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers Required in Annual Progress Reports beginning October 1, 2014

ANATOMIST AND STUDENTS FROM UK CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN RURAL HEALTH PRESENT RESEARCH FINDINGS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

HAZARD, Ky. (Aug. 1) – Findings of research conducted by Dr. Charles Marshall and doctoral students at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Department of Physical Therapy were presented at the 31^st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists in Orlando, FL, July 8-12.

Ashtin Nix, a fourth-year medical student, was recently named the recipient of the Charles G. and Edith J. Dickerson Scholarship. Ashtin was selected from among students nominated from each of the six UK health profession colleges based on demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, and practice interest in an underserved area in Kentucky.  Ashtin is a part of the College of Medicine Rural Physician Leadership Program. For this honor, she will receive a $5,000 award.    

The Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky (CLIK) is a new 3-week leadership development training program scheduled to begin this fall.  It is offered by the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH), the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, and the UK CCTS Community Engagement and Research Program. The CLIK is designed to enhance community research and capacity-building competencies in community leaders (e.g., directors, administrators, and other persons who play a key role in using data and decision making).