george fuchs

George Fuchs, MD, is a professor of pediatric gastroenterology, and previously served as vice chair of clinical affairs within the UK College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. 

trevor creamer

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is committed to strengthening our faculty support and addressing faculty needs for personal and professional growth. To further this goal, the college has established a leadership role focused on areas pertaining to faculty in basic science departments.

Dr. Beth Garvy presents award

The following individuals were honored at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Synchronous events were held at our campuses in Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky.

 

Office of Biomedical Education Awards

Messaoudi headshot

Last week, President Capiluto announced that Ilhem Messaoudi, PhD, has been named acting vice president for research at the University of Kentucky. 

R. Carter Cassidy

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to announce that it has selected R. Carter Cassidy, MD, as the new chair of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. 

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) invites you to participate in the 2024-2025 ASPIRE (Adopting Supportive Practices for an Inclusive Research Environment) program. 

Registration Deadline: Aug. 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET

Noah Weisleder headshot

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce that after a nationwide search, Noah Weisleder, PhD, has been selected to serve as the chair of molecular and cellular biochemistry.

Dr. Weisleder will begin this role on Sept. 1. In addition, he will serve as a professor with tenure in the regular title series.

promotions and tenure 2024

Congratulations to the following University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty members who received promotions and/or were granted tenure this year. The following list includes faculty from basic science and clinical departments. It is organized alphabetically by department, then by last name.

Jeremy Swiney, MD

Jeremy Swiney, MD, became interested in medicine after shadowing his hometown physician while in high school. Growing up in Magoffin County, Ky., Dr. Swiney witnessed the impact local physicians had on his small town, igniting a passion for serving rural communities. 

a panel of of 4 researchers at a table

Watch below Part 2 of the "Because We Care" mini-documentary series. 

Todd Cheever with Trevor Hoffman
Congratulations to following students, trainees, faculty, and staff who were honored at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Senior Awards Ceremony this spring.  College of American Pathologists Distinguished Medical Student Award

Melissa Murphy (Student, Bowling Green)

 

Group of award winners

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the third annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.

Thaddeus Salmon, MD

Thaddeus Salmon, MD, was recognized by the University of Kentucky as a 2024 Outstanding Teaching Awardee. Dr. Salmon, an alum of the UK College of Medicine, is an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Salmon on this recognition! 

the dean interviewing a department chair in front of a camera

Over the next few months, the UK College of Medicine will be releasing an exciting mini-documentary series called “Because We Care.” Capturing interviews and conversations with people across our community, the four-part series explores who we are as a college and why our mission matters to all of us, whether we are learners, faculty, researchers, or staff.

Dean Griffith talking to faculty

Charles “Chipper” Griffith’s workday uniform switched from scrubs to office wear when he graduated residency and joined the University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty in 1994. Shortly after, he began making a statement with loud, colorful ties. 

Dr. Nicole McCoin headshot

As the University of Kentucky College of Medicine continues its push for improvements in faculty development and support, it is excited to announce the addition of an internationally recognized physician to lead this charge.

Matthew Bush

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to announce that Matthew Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, has been selected to serve as the new department chair of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. 

Todd Cheever

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has appointed a division chief of academic medical education – Todd R. Cheever, MD. 

Representatives from UK's four health colleges and CICHE were joined by state and local officials to celebrate the new Health Education Building in a ceremonial groundbreaking.

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for the largest academic building in the history of the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Beck and Dr. Neltner

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to announce that Sandra Beck, MD, and Janna Neltner, MD, will join the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership team.

Dr. Beck will serve as assistant dean for program development. Dr. Neltner will serve as assistant dean for accreditation.