Northern Kentucky Campus
A Tight Community with Metro Access
Why Students Choose Northern Kentucky
Students choose to pursue their MD program in UK's Northern Kentucky campus because it gives them the individual attention of a small campus with the professional reach and amenities of a major metropolitan region.
At our Northern Kentucky Campus, you’ll study UK’s integrated MD curriculum which prepares our med students with robust academic and clinical experiences, creating competitive candidates for residency across all specialties.
Our focus is creating homegrown healers. What makes our campus different is the setting: smaller classes, close faculty connections, and a supportive learning community, all within the reach of the vibrant Cincinnati metropolitan region. Our students train during their clinical years within the St. Elizabeth Healthcare system, ranked Kentucky's #1 hospital.
Northern Kentucky highlights:
- UK’s MD curriculum delivered as a combination of local lectures and livestreaming from the Lexington campus
- Interactive small-group learning with local faculty and St. Elizabeth Healthcare physicians
- Pre-clinical training on the Northern Kentucky University campus with access to state-of-the-art simulation
- Clinical rotations at St. Elizabeth Healthcare facilities and local practices
Class of 38 students, making it easier to connect and collaborate
Our students spend their clinical years training with experienced physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the leading health care system in Northern Kentucky.
UK's Northern Kentucky Campus Offers:
- Individualized support from faculty who know your goals
- Access to Nothern Kentucky's clinical and research ecosystem
- A balanced environment where you can focus, explore, and thrive
- Leadership opportunities in community outreach and student-led initiatives
- Rare proximity to service organizations in urban, suburban, and rural communities
Northern Kentucky is the right fit for medical students who want personal connection and big-city opportunity.
What Our Students Say
To have a medical school that not only knows you as a student but also as an individual is key during the rigorous journey of med school. This campus has, without a doubt, prepared me to be a knowledgeable and compassionate resident next year.
Learn to Lead Through Service
Leadership and Community Impact
Through service-learning and community-based initiatives, you’ll develop leadership skills while responding to real community needs. These experiences reinforce what you’re learning in the classroom and help you grow into a confident physician with a strong sense of purpose.
Life in Northern Kentucky
A connected region with quick access to Greater Cincinnati.
Northern Kentucky blends the comfort of smaller communities with the energy of a major metro area. You’re minutes from Cincinnati’s hospitals, research organizations, and cultural attractions, while still squarely located in the small-town environment of the Bluegrass state.
Our students appreciate:
- Quick access to city life and clinical range of experiences
- Safe, welcoming communities with plenty of green space
- A balance of calm spaces to study and vibrant places to explore
- Close relationships with classmates both inside and outside the classroom
