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Match Day is a defining moment for medical students, and this year, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 as they took their next step toward becoming practicing physicians.
When Sara Khandani arrived in Kentucky at the age of 10, she faced an unfamiliar world. She had left behind her homeland of Iran, spoke limited English, and was suddenly navigating a place that felt entirely foreign. Yet, despite these challenges, she excelled academically, driven by a deep-seated determination and the values instilled in her by her family.
Last Thursday, the UK College of Medicine MD+NBA Club clinched an impressive second-place finish in the University’s intramural basketball tournament. Showcasing remarkable teamwork and resilience, the team of medical students made it all the way to the championship game before falling short in a thrilling 36-39 finish.
Beyond the classroom, lab and hospital walls, University of Kentucky medical students are improving the health of their community.
As Match Day 2025 approaches, we are reflecting on recent UK College of Medicine alumni, like Jacob Nanney, MD ’24, whose dedication to rural care exemplifies our mission to advance the health and wellness of Kentuckians.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Saunders, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, as the new assistant dean for clinical education in the Office of Medical Education.
To begin 2025, Sibu Saha, MD, a professor in the division of cardiothoracic surgery, established a new research award for College of Medicine medical students or residents who demonstrate excellence and promise in the field of cardiovascular research.
A new gift account has been established in the UK College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the College of Medicine.
As a resident, Zaki Hassan, MBBS, handwrote the grant application for the $250,000 that went to purchase the University of Kentucky's first human patient simulator.
Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It’s the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.
Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers.
An innovative study recently published in the “American Journal of Preventive Cardiology” is a shining example of collaboration between learners at the UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus and physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
When it first opened in 1986, it was a screened-off corner of the dining room at the Salvation Army on Main Street where UK medical students – under the supervision of UK doctors and faculty members – provided free medical services to the low-income and homeless population of Lexington.
Combining his passion for research and creativity, a University of Kentucky student is breaking barriers — literally and figuratively.
UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus students are making a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults with intellectual disabilities through their work with Angels’ Castle, a nonprofit organization that provides educational, recreational, and residential services for this underserved population.
Emad Chishti, a fourth-year medical student at the UK College of Medicine-Lexington Campus, spent his year participating in the NIH Medical Research Scholars Program (MRSP). Chishti is the first UK medical student to participate in the NIH program.
If you’re part of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP), chances are you know Bodie Stevens—probably even on a “can-you-help-jump-my-car” level.
Anna-Maria South, MD, assistant professor of hospital medicine, was one of eight individuals selected to join the third cohort of the Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for all comMunities (DREAM) scholars program last year.
Adrianna Brownstead always knew she wanted to be a doctor.
Now a second-year medical student at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus, Brownstead is certain she wants to practice family medicine.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is celebrating its first-generation students with a dedicated First Generation Week, co-organized by the offices of Community Advancement (OCA), Biomedical Education (OBE), and Medical Education (OME).