120 in 365 Initiative
Through the “120 in 365” initiative, the UK College of Medicine medical student ambassadors visit all Kentucky counties virtually throughout the year to expose high school students to the possibility of a medical career. Through this online meeting and presentation, we aim to make medical education more accessible by showing prospective students realistic paths to a medical degree. This interactive online presentation (via Zoom) gives high school students from every county in Kentucky the opportunity to hear firsthand from current medical students about their personal journey to medicine and why they chose the UK College of Medicine.
Registration
Browse through the different session offerings listed below. Once you have found a topic that is interesting to you, click on the registration link within the event to register for a 120 in 365 event.
The Path to Medical School
The Path To Medical School 120 in 365 info session is for students wishing to learn more about how to prepare, even in high school, to become a competitive applicant for medical school. Hear from a current medical school about the process of preparing and applying to medical school.
Register for a Path to Medical School session by selecting a date below.
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST
Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
Monday, March 31st, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
Tools of the Trade
The Tools of the Trade 120 in 365 info session provides an overview of the tools medical students use as they begin to learn how to conduct a physical exam. Part of the training students go through in medical school is learning how to conduct an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Medical students practice on standardized patients to build their clinical skills. This session provides high school students with insight into this early clinical experience.
Register for a Tools of the Trade session by selecting a date below.
Learning about Skin Cancer
The Learning about Skin Cancer 120 in 365 info session discusses the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the country. Detailing the different types of skin cancer and how physicians identify skin cancer on patients, this session also highlights preventative steps to avoiding sun damage.
Register for a Learning about Skin Cancer session by selecting a date below.
Advancements in Medicine
The Advancement in Medicine 120 in 365 info session provides students with a broad understanding of several different diseases that adversely affect Kentuckians and how advancements in medicine have changed the process of diagnosis and treating said diseases.
Register for an Advancements in Medicine session by selecting a date below.
Research Advancing Medicine
The Research Advancing Medicine 120 in 365 info session provides information to students who are interested in participating in research at some point in the journey to medical school. Aligning with UK College of Medicine's mission for transformative research, this session provides students with an overview of the research process.
Register for a Research Advancing Medicine session by selecting a date below.