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Evan Smith kept noticing the same pattern while shadowing in the UK College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Patients qualified for hearing aids. They wanted to improve their hearing. But the conversation often ended the same way — with cost.
Beyond the classroom, lab and hospital walls, University of Kentucky medical students continue to find meaningful ways to improve the health of their communities.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine–Northern Kentucky Campus reached an important milestone this fall with the launch of its first medical student research showcase. The event reflects how scholarship, mentorship, and opportunity are becoming an increasingly visible part of the student experience.
At the UK College of Medicine–Bowling Green Campus, leadership begins early. Students are not only preparing for their future roles as physicians, but also actively shaping the learning environment for those who will follow.
In preparation for our LCME accreditation site visit, we want to highlight how our curriculum is intentionally designed to support students as they progress across the four years of medical school and to prepare them for each step in the journey.
Growing up in a rural community, Autumn Glass observed how access to health care can be shaped by geography, transportation, and available resources.
“I witnessed how delays in care, long travel distances, and limited resources affected individuals and families,” she said. “Those experiences have stayed with me.”
When Elena Manauis left her hometown in Michigan to attend the University of Kentucky, she knew almost nothing about the Bluegrass State. A scholarship application submitted on a whim became a turning point in her life.
“I didn’t know a single person coming down here,” she recalled. “It was a completely fresh start.”
Second-year medical students across the UK College of Medicine put classroom learning into action during their final Nutritional Application Day in the Gastrointestinal and Nutrition class of the fall semester.
LCME Standard 5 focuses on the institutional resources that support a safe, effective, and well-functioning learning environment. At the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, library, safety, and information technology resources work together to support students, faculty, and staff across all campuses and stages of training.
The UK College of Medicine recently hosted medical student research showcases across three of our campuses — Bowling Green, Lexington (virtual), and Northern Kentucky.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine continues to grow, now encompassing 2,809 total faculty members across our Lexington, Morehead, Bowling Green, and Northern Kentucky campuses. We recognize that supporting our faculty is essential to achieving our educational, research, and service missions; fostering professional fulfillment; and sustaining a culture of excellence.
Two University of Kentucky College of Medicine students have been recognized by Academic Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical education journals from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). Their work is featured in the journal’s December issue, which was recently published online here.
At the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, the spirit of medicine extends far beyond lectures, labs, and clinical rotations. It lives in the character of our students — in the way they encourage one another, seek connection, and choose compassion even in the smallest moments.
When medical students at the University of Kentucky begin their journey, they often think about where medicine will take them — into hospitals, clinics, and communities across the Commonwealth and beyond.
At the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, we are committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and professional learning environment where every learner can thrive. Our shared expectations around professionalism, ethical conduct, and mutual respect help ensure that students feel safe, valued, and empowered throughout their medical education journey.
Students from all four years of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine – Lexington Campus recently took time to connect with aspiring physicians through UK Medicats, an undergraduate, student-run organization for UK students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.
Members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) recently brought seasonal joy and meaningful service to the heart of our community when they joined the annual “Trunk or Treat” event hosted by One Parent Scholar House.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Awards Convocation recognizes excellence across our institution. During the annual event, faculty, staff, and learners were recognized for their exceptional contributions to education, research, clinical care, and service. On Oct.
At the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, our mission and vision guide everything we do — from educating students to improving the health of our Commonwealth.
When Carlie Cryer, a second-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Lexington Campus, discovered the International Book Project (IBP), she was searching for a meaningful way to give back to the community.