Tori Stromp was awarded the Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention travel award to the upcoming American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago, IL. This award recognizes meritorious work by young investigators in training, encourages participation in the AHA Scientific Sessions, and provides a stipend to help defer travel expenses to present their work at the AHA Scientific Sessions. The award ($1,500) is distributed to a select number of young investigators based on the score of the submitted abstract.

The UK College of Medicine has launched a new systems-based curriculum that integrates basic science and clinical concepts early in medical school through interactive instructional methods. Want to know what our medical students are saying about these new curricular enhancements? Watch this brief video.

The University of Kentucky 2014 Aortic Symposium was held September 4-6, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.  The event was a huge success as it highlighted cutting-edge research from bench top to clinical care of those suffering from aortic diseases.   Almost 200 people attended events ranging from an Early Career Program and Networking Reception to Scientific Sessions and an Awards Dinner. 

[From Rebecca Dutch, Associate Dean for Biomedical Education]

Dear Chairs and Center Directors,

The University of Kentucky Center for Health Services Research (CHSR), which serves as a connector, catalyst and creator at UK and UK HealthCare, announces the launch of its new website and seeks membership applicants for its efforts in applying research to optimize health care delivery. The CHSR is focused on creating, testing, and scaling next-generation health services research solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health delivery within Kentucky and beyond.