Campus
UK College of Medicine
University of Kentucky MD/PhD students train at the College of Medicine's flagship campus in Lexington, best known for its uniquely interdisciplinary environment due to its six adjacently housed health science colleges (Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Health Sciences). These conditions foster stellar interprofessional health care education and innovative research collaborations that are reflected by the clinical care at UK.
Inpatient clinical instruction mainly occurs at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital, which has remained the best hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region since 2015 according to the U.S. News & World Report. As the region's only Level I trauma center, UK providers are high performing across medical specialties with notable expertise in Obstetrics & Gynecology (#22 in U.S.), Pediatric Heart Surgery (#5 in U.S.), Oncology (#36 in U.S.) and Otolaryngology (#37 in U.S.).
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The clinical enterprise of the University of Kentucky – encompasses UK Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, UK Good Samaritan Hospital, Markey Cancer Center, Gill Heart Institute, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, Kentucky Clinics, and the clinical activities of all six health sciences colleges. For more information about UK HealthCare, visit ukhealthcare.uky.edu.
Lexington, KY
The University of Kentucky MD/PhD Program is located in Lexington in the heart the Bluegrass Region. With a population of just over 300,000, Lexington fuses small-town charm with the big-city amenities (and fun) that come from its legendary role in American horse racing. Producing champions including Seabiscuit and Man o'War has earned Lexington the title "Horse Capital of The World", with world-class horse racing occurring biannually. Take one of the scenic byways into town when visiting, and you might catch a glimpse of a future Derby winner.
Lexington, however, is much more than its beloved horses. A bustling music scene features star-studded country festivals like Railbird to its summertime 'Thursday Night Live' series, showcasing local artists free of charge. Foodies are equally at home in this southern culinary gem, with dishes ranging from southern classics like Derby Pie, to crawfish pasta if you're more adventurous. A multitude of historic museums, as well as professional orchestra, ballet, choral, and theatre companies are available for lovers of the arts. Sports fans should visit during basketball season - UK's men's team currently ranks second in the NCAA's list of Cumulative National Championships, and with its fan base, UK games aren't one to miss!
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The University of Kentucky
Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land-grant university dedicated to enriching lives through excellence in teaching, research and service. UK has since grown into a comprehensive public institution of higher learning, with 98 undergraduate, 96 master's, and 63 doctoral programs. Learn more about the mission and values of the University of Kentucky here.