Jackson Named Assistant Dean for Admissions

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is pleased to announce that Wendy Jackson, MD, has been selected as the Assistant Dean for Admissions.  In this role, Wendy will assist Carol Elam, the Associate Dean for Admissions, in the recruitment of students to the College of Medicine including the regional campuses, under the leadership of the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, Chris Feddock.  Dr. Jackson earned her medical degree and completed an Obstetrics-Gynecology residency at the University of Kentucky.  After completing advanced training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology at the University of Louisville, Wendy returned to the University of Kentucky and joined the faculty.  As a faculty member, she has taught throughout the medical curriculum and served on the Student Progress and Promotions Committee and the Scholarship Committee. She is the recipient of several teaching awards for instruction during the Obstetric/gynecology clerkship, and this past year has been an active member of the College of Medicine "Master Educators" program.  In 2016, she was a recipient of the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award for contributions to the University and Community. Please join us in congratulating Wendy as she takes this important educational role for the UK College of Medicine!