
Medical Student Organizations
The UK College of Medicine offers a variety of student organizations, clubs, and specialty interest groups for medical students to engage with peers, hone their professional skills, and explore specific interests within medicine during their educational experience. Involvement in these groups can help medical students develop into more well-rounded physicians.
Any student from any UK College of Medicine campus location may join a student organization, even if the student organization is located on a different UK College of Medicine campus. Student organizations provide virtual options, when necessary.
Below is a list of active organizations approved by the Office of Medical Education. Each organization, specialty interest group, and club includes the name of a designated contact. General questions about student organizations can be sent to:
Student Affairs Contacts
If you don't see information for an organization, reach out to your campus student affairs contact.
Also, for a full list of officers, faculty advisor, and group description for an organization, you may visit BBNvolved.
Lexington Campus
Ashlee-Nicole Hamilton
ashlee.crump@uky.edu
Bowling Green Campus
Kent Lewis
kent.lewis@uky.edu
Northern Kentucky Campus
Shannon Schumacher
shannon.schumacher@uky.edu
RPLP/Morehead
Bodie Stevens
bodie.stevens@uky.edu
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Bowling Green
Organizations
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Medicine Student Ambassador Program (College of Medicine Student Ambassador Program)
The Medicine Student Ambassadors is a group dedicated to promoting the interests of medicine throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The group encourages prospective students and their families regarding health professions and medical educational opportunities, and advocates for educational opportunities in areas of Kentucky that are medically underserved.
Contacts: J.T. Newman (Bowling Green)
Medicine Student Ambassador Program (College of Medicine Student Ambassador Program)
The Medicine Student Ambassadors is a group dedicated to promoting the interests of medicine throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The group encourages prospective students and their families regarding health professions and medical educational opportunities, and advocates for educational opportunities in areas of Kentucky that are medically underserved.
Contacts: J.T. Newman (Bowling Green)
Dean’s Student Committee on Admissions
The Dean's Student Committee on Admissions helps lead medical campus tours throughout the year for interviewees, student organizations, the UK College of Medicine alumni association, and other interested individuals.
Contacts: Anna Cox (Bowling Green)
Dean’s Student Committee on Admissions
The Dean's Student Committee on Admissions helps lead medical campus tours throughout the year for interviewees, student organizations, the UK College of Medicine alumni association, and other interested individuals.
Contacts: Anna Cox (Bowling Green)
American Medical Association/Kentucky Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS)
The American Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) strives to be the medical students' leading voice for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine. Each section and their dedicated members serve as the basic units for community service activities, grassroots advocacy on issues important to medical students and physicians, medical student representation in the AMA policy-making process and AMA membership recruitment and retention.
Contacts: Kaitlyn Kasemodel (Bowling Green)
American Medical Association/Kentucky Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS)
The American Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) strives to be the medical students' leading voice for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine. Each section and their dedicated members serve as the basic units for community service activities, grassroots advocacy on issues important to medical students and physicians, medical student representation in the AMA policy-making process and AMA membership recruitment and retention.
Contacts: Kaitlyn Kasemodel (Bowling Green)
Specialty Interest Groups
Specialty interest groups are linked to residencies/fellowships. Involvement in the specialty interest groups provides students with insight into the various fields of medicine. Groups encourage students to join.
Anesthesia and Pain Management Interest Group
Contact: Ibraheem Murtaza
Anesthesia and Pain Management Interest Group
Contact: Ibraheem Murtaza
Cardiology Interest Group
Contact: Shivam Champaneria (Bowling Green Liason): Shivam.Champaneria@uky.edu
Cardiology Interest Group
Contact: Shivam Champaneria (Bowling Green Liason): Shivam.Champaneria@uky.edu
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Contacts: Alicia Fields Alicia.F@uky.edu
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Contacts: Alicia Fields Alicia.F@uky.edu
Diagnostic Imaging Interest Group
Diagnostic Imaging Interest Group
Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
Bowling Green:
President: Katelin Maggard katelinmaggard@uky.edu
VP: Megan Haupt Megan.haupt@uky.edu
Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
Bowling Green:
President: Katelin Maggard katelinmaggard@uky.edu
VP: Megan Haupt Megan.haupt@uky.edu
General Medical Interest Group (GMIG)
TBD
General Medical Interest Group (GMIG)
TBD
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
Contact: TBD
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
Contact: TBD
OB/GYN Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: Savannah Duckworth
OB/GYN Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: Savannah Duckworth
Ophthalmology Interest Group
Contact: Dylan Sanford
Ophthalmology Interest Group
Contact: Dylan Sanford
Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group (Sawbones)
Contact:
Vivek Shah (vpsh222@uky.edu), Mitchell Owens (mitchell.owens@uky.edu)
Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group (Sawbones)
Contact:
Vivek Shah (vpsh222@uky.edu), Mitchell Owens (mitchell.owens@uky.edu)
Otolaryngology Interest Group
Contact: TBD
Otolaryngology Interest Group
Contact: TBD
Pathology Education and Research Interest Group
Contact: Melissa Murphy
Pathology Education and Research Interest Group
Contact: Melissa Murphy
Pediatric Interest Group
Contacts: Lexie Smith (agem225@uky.edu)
Pediatric Interest Group
Contacts: Lexie Smith (agem225@uky.edu)
Psychiatry Interest Group
Contact: Ashley Flaquer
Psychiatry Interest Group
Contact: Ashley Flaquer
Women in Medicine Interest Group (WIM)
Contact: Kaitlyn Kasemodel
Women in Medicine Interest Group (WIM)
Contact: Kaitlyn Kasemodel
Neurosurgery and Neurology Interest Group (N&NIG)
Fielding Horne (Pres) and Justin Ma (VP)
Neurosurgery and Neurology Interest Group (N&NIG)
Fielding Horne (Pres) and Justin Ma (VP)
Clubs
Various local clubs provide opportunities for students to explore different interests within the broad field of medicine.
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Contact:
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Contact:
UK medPRIDE
Contact: Devon Clifton (Bowling Green)
UK medPRIDE
Contact: Devon Clifton (Bowling Green)
Wildcat Wellness Group
Contact:
President – Cassidy Carter - Cbca233@uky.edu
Wildcat Wellness Group
Contact:
President – Cassidy Carter - Cbca233@uky.edu
Lexington
Organizations
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Resilient
This group creates programs and resources to make personal wellness a priority for all students. In order to provide compassionate, empathetic, and humanistic care to patients, medical students and doctors must take care of themselves first. The end goal is to be well, and do good.
Read more on our Resilient page here.
Contact(s) Name(s):
President: Saadia Akhtar (sak229@uky.edu)
Resilient
This group creates programs and resources to make personal wellness a priority for all students. In order to provide compassionate, empathetic, and humanistic care to patients, medical students and doctors must take care of themselves first. The end goal is to be well, and do good.
Read more on our Resilient page here.
Contact(s) Name(s):
President: Saadia Akhtar (sak229@uky.edu)
Salvation Army Clinic (UKSAC)
The UKSAC is a free clinic run by medical students from the University of Kentucky. The mission is to assume a leadership role in improving the health and well-being of the uninsured adult population in Lexington by providing free medical services and increasing awareness of local health care resources.
Contact(s) Name(s):
Managers: Chloe Ditka and Ellen Reusch | chloe.ditka@uky.edu , ellen.reusch@uky.edu
Salvation Army Clinic (UKSAC)
The UKSAC is a free clinic run by medical students from the University of Kentucky. The mission is to assume a leadership role in improving the health and well-being of the uninsured adult population in Lexington by providing free medical services and increasing awareness of local health care resources.
Contact(s) Name(s):
Managers: Chloe Ditka and Ellen Reusch | chloe.ditka@uky.edu , ellen.reusch@uky.edu
Medicine Student Ambassador Program (College of Medicine Student Ambassador Program)
The Medicine Student Ambassadors is a group dedicated to promoting the interests of medicine throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The group encourages prospective students and their families regarding health professions and medical educational opportunities, and advocates for educational opportunities in areas of Kentucky that are medically underserved.
Contacts: Lex: Emily Crum, Ivory Okube. NKY: Jonathan Ball. BG: Daniel Moore | Lex: ELCR224@uky.edu, ISI228@uky.edu. NKY: Jba492@uky.edu. BG: DAMO254@uky.edu
Medicine Student Ambassador Program (College of Medicine Student Ambassador Program)
The Medicine Student Ambassadors is a group dedicated to promoting the interests of medicine throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The group encourages prospective students and their families regarding health professions and medical educational opportunities, and advocates for educational opportunities in areas of Kentucky that are medically underserved.
Contacts: Lex: Emily Crum, Ivory Okube. NKY: Jonathan Ball. BG: Daniel Moore | Lex: ELCR224@uky.edu, ISI228@uky.edu. NKY: Jba492@uky.edu. BG: DAMO254@uky.edu
Dean’s Student Committee on Admissions
The Dean's Student Committee on Admissions helps lead medical campus tours throughout the year for interviewees, student organizations, the UK College of Medicine alumni association, and other interested individuals.
Contacts: Lexington: Amelia Clark, Laura Radulescu, Grace Ramey. NKY: Gracie Grunkemeyer. BG: Mackenzie Sweatt | Lexington: AGCL227@uky.edu, LERA227@uky.edu, GLRA225@uky.edu. NKY: gsgr228@uky.edu. BG: MNSW224@uky.edu
Dean’s Student Committee on Admissions
The Dean's Student Committee on Admissions helps lead medical campus tours throughout the year for interviewees, student organizations, the UK College of Medicine alumni association, and other interested individuals.
Contacts: Lexington: Amelia Clark, Laura Radulescu, Grace Ramey. NKY: Gracie Grunkemeyer. BG: Mackenzie Sweatt | Lexington: AGCL227@uky.edu, LERA227@uky.edu, GLRA225@uky.edu. NKY: gsgr228@uky.edu. BG: MNSW224@uky.edu
Association of American Medical Colleges Organization of Student Representatives (OSR)
OSR represents medical students nationwide and provides an active role for students in advancing the AAMC mission to improve the nation’s health. Additionally, the OSR seeks to ensure that students actively participate in directing their education, preserving their rights, and delineating their professional responsibilities. To this end, the OSR gives medical students a voice in academic medicine at the national level and strives to foster student involvement and awareness in this arena at a local level.
Contacts: M3: Payal Patel M4: Mallory Johnson M2: Mac Graven (NKY) | pjpa233@uky.edu, mhjo231@uky.edu, tmgr237@uky.edu
Association of American Medical Colleges Organization of Student Representatives (OSR)
OSR represents medical students nationwide and provides an active role for students in advancing the AAMC mission to improve the nation’s health. Additionally, the OSR seeks to ensure that students actively participate in directing their education, preserving their rights, and delineating their professional responsibilities. To this end, the OSR gives medical students a voice in academic medicine at the national level and strives to foster student involvement and awareness in this arena at a local level.
Contacts: M3: Payal Patel M4: Mallory Johnson M2: Mac Graven (NKY) | pjpa233@uky.edu, mhjo231@uky.edu, tmgr237@uky.edu
American Medical Association/Kentucky Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS)
The American Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) strives to be the medical students' leading voice for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine. Each section and their dedicated members serve as the basic units for community service activities, grassroots advocacy on issues important to medical students and physicians, medical student representation in the AMA policy-making process and AMA membership recruitment and retention.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
American Medical Association/Kentucky Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS)
The American Medical Association Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) strives to be the medical students' leading voice for improving medical education and advocating for the future of medicine. Each section and their dedicated members serve as the basic units for community service activities, grassroots advocacy on issues important to medical students and physicians, medical student representation in the AMA policy-making process and AMA membership recruitment and retention.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
American Medical Women’s Association Advocates (AMWA)
AMWA is an organization that functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.
Contacts: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
American Medical Women’s Association Advocates (AMWA)
AMWA is an organization that functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.
Contacts: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Students for a National Health Program
SNaHP is a chapter of a national organization whose goal is to promote and advance the cause and case for a universal comprehensive health care program and to provide opportunities for education about the merits of a universal comprehensive health care program.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Students for a National Health Program
SNaHP is a chapter of a national organization whose goal is to promote and advance the cause and case for a universal comprehensive health care program and to provide opportunities for education about the merits of a universal comprehensive health care program.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
SNMA is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health needs of underserved communities and communities of color.
Contacts: Rachel Cooper | RCO252@uky.edu
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
SNMA is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health needs of underserved communities and communities of color.
Contacts: Rachel Cooper | RCO252@uky.edu
Future Professionals in Global Health (FPGH)
FPGH is a student-run organization that provides students the opportunity to understand the barriers facing multicultural communities in accessing health care and to discuss methods of overcoming those barriers. Our mission is to raise awareness of the shortcomings that many multinational groups face in accessing adequate health care.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Future Professionals in Global Health (FPGH)
FPGH is a student-run organization that provides students the opportunity to understand the barriers facing multicultural communities in accessing health care and to discuss methods of overcoming those barriers. Our mission is to raise awareness of the shortcomings that many multinational groups face in accessing adequate health care.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Lexington Latino Health Advocacy Association
LLHAA exists to provide health care education, access, opportunity and awareness to the LatinX community. Additionally, we seek to unite UK College of Medicine students that share the passion to serve this important piece of the Lexington community.
Contact name(s): Presidents: Carlos Reyes Sarmiento, Elena Manauis | cdre232@uky.edu , elena.manauis@uky.edu
Lexington Latino Health Advocacy Association
LLHAA exists to provide health care education, access, opportunity and awareness to the LatinX community. Additionally, we seek to unite UK College of Medicine students that share the passion to serve this important piece of the Lexington community.
Contact name(s): Presidents: Carlos Reyes Sarmiento, Elena Manauis | cdre232@uky.edu , elena.manauis@uky.edu
Students for Interprofessional Health Equity
This club will be the organizing body for an interprofessional health care summer program for incoming college freshmen. Students from different health care professions will be representatives for their respective colleges. There will also be volunteering and subcommittees for other students to participate in.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Students for Interprofessional Health Equity
This club will be the organizing body for an interprofessional health care summer program for incoming college freshmen. Students from different health care professions will be representatives for their respective colleges. There will also be volunteering and subcommittees for other students to participate in.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Physicians for Human Rights
This club is a chapter of the PHR National Student Program which engages medical students and other health professionals from across the world dedicated to the promotion and advancement of human rights. The program provides students with the resources, training, and networks to develop the skills to advocate for human rights. At UK, our primary intention is organizing an asylum clinic to conduct forensic medical or mental health evaluations to uncover signs and sequelae of torture or trauma in patients seeking asylum in our city.
Contact(s) Name(s): Presidents: Lucy Seay, Martha Mortell, Brigette Blacker | lcse225@uky.edu; martha.mortell@uky.edu; bbl255@uky.edu
Physicians for Human Rights
This club is a chapter of the PHR National Student Program which engages medical students and other health professionals from across the world dedicated to the promotion and advancement of human rights. The program provides students with the resources, training, and networks to develop the skills to advocate for human rights. At UK, our primary intention is organizing an asylum clinic to conduct forensic medical or mental health evaluations to uncover signs and sequelae of torture or trauma in patients seeking asylum in our city.
Contact(s) Name(s): Presidents: Lucy Seay, Martha Mortell, Brigette Blacker | lcse225@uky.edu; martha.mortell@uky.edu; bbl255@uky.edu
Phi Delta Epsilon- Kappa Psi Chapter
We develop physicians who positively impact the world, inspire others to greatness, and lead by example. Our guiding values can be seen below.
- Philanthropy: Phi Delta Epsilon believes in giving back to our global community. Our international philanthropic and service partner is Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH).
- Deity: This is a reminder that there is a greater power in healing.
- Education & Equity: Our chapters represent the diversity in medicine. We treat all members and patients kindly, nonjudgmentally and respectfully. We never stop learning and are students for life.
Contact(s) Name(s): Lex: Joshua Griffith (president), Christine Haddad, Mattie Lewis, Lauren Grant, Aryan Patel | Lex: joshua.griffith@uky.edu, christine.haddad@uky.edu, madelink.lewis@uky.edu, lauren.grant@uky.edu, aryan.patel@uky.edu
Phi Delta Epsilon- Kappa Psi Chapter
We develop physicians who positively impact the world, inspire others to greatness, and lead by example. Our guiding values can be seen below.
- Philanthropy: Phi Delta Epsilon believes in giving back to our global community. Our international philanthropic and service partner is Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH).
- Deity: This is a reminder that there is a greater power in healing.
- Education & Equity: Our chapters represent the diversity in medicine. We treat all members and patients kindly, nonjudgmentally and respectfully. We never stop learning and are students for life.
Contact(s) Name(s): Lex: Joshua Griffith (president), Christine Haddad, Mattie Lewis, Lauren Grant, Aryan Patel | Lex: joshua.griffith@uky.edu, christine.haddad@uky.edu, madelink.lewis@uky.edu, lauren.grant@uky.edu, aryan.patel@uky.edu
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
An Asian-American interest group focused on building cultural awareness, mental health, and community health empowerment among Asian-American medical school students and the Asian population in Lexington.
Contact(s) Name(s): Cindy Lin and Sean Gillette | cli303@uky.edu, sgi233@uky.edu
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
An Asian-American interest group focused on building cultural awareness, mental health, and community health empowerment among Asian-American medical school students and the Asian population in Lexington.
Contact(s) Name(s): Cindy Lin and Sean Gillette | cli303@uky.edu, sgi233@uky.edu
Specialty Interest Groups
Specialty interest groups are linked to residencies/fellowships. Involvement in the specialty interest groups provides students with insight into the various fields of medicine. Groups encourage students to join.
Anesthesiology Interest Group
The aim of our organization is to allow participating medical students the opportunity to discover more about anesthesiology, establish contacts within the department, and gain exposure to procedural skills frequently utilized by anesthesiologists. We host regular meetings throughout the year during which speakers (typically anesthesiology faculty) give talks about various aspects of the field of anesthesia. We also organize workshops demonstrating intubation technique, airway management, central line placement, lumbar puncture, and other procedural skills important to the practice of anesthesiology. At the end of the year, we assemble a panel of students who matched into an anesthesia residency program to host a Q&A session for students planning to apply.
Contacts: Presidents: Jacob Santana, Alex Chang | JSantana@uky.edu; alexander.chang@uky.edu
Anesthesiology Interest Group
The aim of our organization is to allow participating medical students the opportunity to discover more about anesthesiology, establish contacts within the department, and gain exposure to procedural skills frequently utilized by anesthesiologists. We host regular meetings throughout the year during which speakers (typically anesthesiology faculty) give talks about various aspects of the field of anesthesia. We also organize workshops demonstrating intubation technique, airway management, central line placement, lumbar puncture, and other procedural skills important to the practice of anesthesiology. At the end of the year, we assemble a panel of students who matched into an anesthesia residency program to host a Q&A session for students planning to apply.
Contacts: Presidents: Jacob Santana, Alex Chang | JSantana@uky.edu; alexander.chang@uky.edu
Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group (Cardio/CT Surgery) (CCIG)
Contact: President: Nicole Marker, VP: Kiera Draffen | nicole.makrer@uky.edu , kiera.draffen@uky.edu
Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group (Cardio/CT Surgery) (CCIG)
Contact: President: Nicole Marker, VP: Kiera Draffen | nicole.makrer@uky.edu , kiera.draffen@uky.edu
Dermatology Interest Group
Contacts: President: Anthony Marcelletti, Vice-President: Rob Lawless | anthony.marcelletti@uky.edu, rrla227@uky.edu
Dermatology Interest Group
Contacts: President: Anthony Marcelletti, Vice-President: Rob Lawless | anthony.marcelletti@uky.edu, rrla227@uky.edu
Doane Fischer Pediatric Interest Group
The Doane Fischer Society, also known as the Pediatrics Interest Group, offers educational and service learning opportunities for medical students at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine who are interested in a career in Pediatrics. Monthly meetings are held for students to hear from current residents and attendings about their careers in pediatrics, and various community service opportunities are offered throughout the year- including the opportunity to participate in our Fun Run program with children in the UK BMI clinic. Officers are currently working on expanding the educational opportunities available for the group.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: DeAsia King, Mallory Shake, Bailey Hume | drki238@uky.edu, mmsh259@uky.edu, bmhu238@uky.edu
Doane Fischer Pediatric Interest Group
The Doane Fischer Society, also known as the Pediatrics Interest Group, offers educational and service learning opportunities for medical students at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine who are interested in a career in Pediatrics. Monthly meetings are held for students to hear from current residents and attendings about their careers in pediatrics, and various community service opportunities are offered throughout the year- including the opportunity to participate in our Fun Run program with children in the UK BMI clinic. Officers are currently working on expanding the educational opportunities available for the group.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: DeAsia King, Mallory Shake, Bailey Hume | drki238@uky.edu, mmsh259@uky.edu, bmhu238@uky.edu
Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
Group for medical students interested in Emergency Medicine.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: Asha Ari and Caleb Coil | asha.ari@uky.edu, caleb.coil@uky.edu
Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
Group for medical students interested in Emergency Medicine.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: Asha Ari and Caleb Coil | asha.ari@uky.edu, caleb.coil@uky.edu
ENT (Otolaryngology Interest Group)
The purpose of the Otolaryngology Interest Group is to increase medical student awareness in the field of Otolaryngology and promote involvement in research, shadowing and clinical experiences; to represent the Otolaryngology Interest Group as an official organization; and to promote academic success and clinical excellence for the members of the Otolaryngology Interest Group.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
ENT (Otolaryngology Interest Group)
The purpose of the Otolaryngology Interest Group is to increase medical student awareness in the field of Otolaryngology and promote involvement in research, shadowing and clinical experiences; to represent the Otolaryngology Interest Group as an official organization; and to promote academic success and clinical excellence for the members of the Otolaryngology Interest Group.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
The Family Medicine Interest Group is an opportunity for UK College of Medicine medical students to network with fellow students and local leaders in primary care, participate in career development activities centered around Family Medicine and Primary Care, and develop skills that will be important for residency and future attending practice.
Contacts: Holden Huffman (President), Grace Holmes (Vice-President) | holden.huffman@uky.edu grace.holmes1@uky.edu
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
The Family Medicine Interest Group is an opportunity for UK College of Medicine medical students to network with fellow students and local leaders in primary care, participate in career development activities centered around Family Medicine and Primary Care, and develop skills that will be important for residency and future attending practice.
Contacts: Holden Huffman (President), Grace Holmes (Vice-President) | holden.huffman@uky.edu grace.holmes1@uky.edu
GI Interest Group
The purposes of this interest group are below:
- To promote interest in the field of gastroenterology among UK medical students.
- To provide education to the UK College of Medicine campus community regarding the field of gastroenterology.
- To provide members with the opportunity to network with UK GI physicians and fellows.
Contact(s) Name(s): Audrey Pelster (President), Michael Schlueter (VP), Andrew Sturgis (Secretary) | audrey.pelster@uky.edu, michael.schlueter1@uky.edu, atst246@uky.edu
GI Interest Group
The purposes of this interest group are below:
- To promote interest in the field of gastroenterology among UK medical students.
- To provide education to the UK College of Medicine campus community regarding the field of gastroenterology.
- To provide members with the opportunity to network with UK GI physicians and fellows.
Contact(s) Name(s): Audrey Pelster (President), Michael Schlueter (VP), Andrew Sturgis (Secretary) | audrey.pelster@uky.edu, michael.schlueter1@uky.edu, atst246@uky.edu
Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Med-Peds Interest Group
The mission of the Med/Peds interest group is to bolster student awareness of the practice of medicine as an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physician. The group works to increase student exposure to the specialty of Med/Peds and provide opportunities to network within it.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: Mardan Khashimov, Grace Thomas | ukcommedpeds@gmail.com, gkth222@uky.edu, mnkh223@uky.edu
Med-Peds Interest Group
The mission of the Med/Peds interest group is to bolster student awareness of the practice of medicine as an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physician. The group works to increase student exposure to the specialty of Med/Peds and provide opportunities to network within it.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: Mardan Khashimov, Grace Thomas | ukcommedpeds@gmail.com, gkth222@uky.edu, mnkh223@uky.edu
Neonatology Interest Group
The Neonatology Interest Group provides medical students with the opportunity to learn more about the field of neonatology and what it is like to work in a NICU. We host monthly meetings on campus with fellows and attendings as well as workshops. Our meetings give medical students the opportunity to gain a new perspective on the field and get hands on experience.
Contact: President: Taylor Albrecht, Secretary: Grace Ramey, Treasurer: Maggie Whaley, Service: Olivia Thornsbury | taylor.albrecht@uky.edu, glra225@uky.edu, margaret.whaley@uky.edu, Olivia.Thornsbury@uky.edu
Neonatology Interest Group
The Neonatology Interest Group provides medical students with the opportunity to learn more about the field of neonatology and what it is like to work in a NICU. We host monthly meetings on campus with fellows and attendings as well as workshops. Our meetings give medical students the opportunity to gain a new perspective on the field and get hands on experience.
Contact: President: Taylor Albrecht, Secretary: Grace Ramey, Treasurer: Maggie Whaley, Service: Olivia Thornsbury | taylor.albrecht@uky.edu, glra225@uky.edu, margaret.whaley@uky.edu, Olivia.Thornsbury@uky.edu
Nephrology Interest Group
Contact: George Butros - g.butros@uky.edu
Nephrology Interest Group
Contact: George Butros - g.butros@uky.edu
Neurosurgery Interest Group
The Neurosurgery Interest Group (NSIG) at the University of Kentucky serves as a hub for students passionate about neurosurgery, neurological sciences, and related fields. Our mission is to cultivate interest and provide students with the resources and opportunities to explore the intricacies of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system from a surgical perspective.
Through a variety of hands-on workshops, including surgical simulation labs and anatomical dissections, members gain practical exposure to neurosurgical techniques and tools. We host guest lectures from leading neurosurgeons and neurologists who share their expertise, discuss cutting-edge research, and provide insights into the day-to-day life of a neurosurgeon. Members will also have the opportunity to engage in case discussions, attend research presentations, and participate in career development sessions, all designed to deepen their understanding of the field.
In addition to educational programming, NSIG offers robust mentorship opportunities. Our group connects students with faculty mentors and practicing neurosurgeons, creating pathways for shadowing experiences, research involvement, and guidance on navigating the medical school and residency application process.
Whether you’re a student just beginning to explore the possibility of a career in neurosurgery or someone already committed to the field, the Neurosurgery Interest Group provides a welcoming and supportive environment for growth and learning. We aim to inspire the next generation of neurosurgeons by fostering a community built on collaboration, curiosity, and professional development.
Contact: Haseeb Ahmad | hah223@uky.edu
Neurosurgery Interest Group
The Neurosurgery Interest Group (NSIG) at the University of Kentucky serves as a hub for students passionate about neurosurgery, neurological sciences, and related fields. Our mission is to cultivate interest and provide students with the resources and opportunities to explore the intricacies of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system from a surgical perspective.
Through a variety of hands-on workshops, including surgical simulation labs and anatomical dissections, members gain practical exposure to neurosurgical techniques and tools. We host guest lectures from leading neurosurgeons and neurologists who share their expertise, discuss cutting-edge research, and provide insights into the day-to-day life of a neurosurgeon. Members will also have the opportunity to engage in case discussions, attend research presentations, and participate in career development sessions, all designed to deepen their understanding of the field.
In addition to educational programming, NSIG offers robust mentorship opportunities. Our group connects students with faculty mentors and practicing neurosurgeons, creating pathways for shadowing experiences, research involvement, and guidance on navigating the medical school and residency application process.
Whether you’re a student just beginning to explore the possibility of a career in neurosurgery or someone already committed to the field, the Neurosurgery Interest Group provides a welcoming and supportive environment for growth and learning. We aim to inspire the next generation of neurosurgeons by fostering a community built on collaboration, curiosity, and professional development.
Contact: Haseeb Ahmad | hah223@uky.edu
OB/GYN, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Interest Group
Contact: Co-presidents: Caroline Nunnelley and Grace McDonald, Secretary: Jamie Levine, Treasurer: Emma Alexander | caroline.nunnelley@uky.edu, grace.mcdonald@uky.edu
OB/GYN, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Interest Group
Contact: Co-presidents: Caroline Nunnelley and Grace McDonald, Secretary: Jamie Levine, Treasurer: Emma Alexander | caroline.nunnelley@uky.edu, grace.mcdonald@uky.edu
Oncology Interest Group
Contacts: Co-presidents: Kyle Hedinger, Monica McGrath | kyle.hedinger@uky.edu, monica.mcgrath@uky.edu
Oncology Interest Group
Contacts: Co-presidents: Kyle Hedinger, Monica McGrath | kyle.hedinger@uky.edu, monica.mcgrath@uky.edu
Ophthalmology Interest Group
The mission of the Ophthalmology Interest Group is to provide students enrolled in the College of Medicine with an interest in the specialty field of ophthalmology an avenue to hear lectures from residents, faculty, and private practitioners in the field.
Contacts: Co-presidents: Andrea Alonso, Madison Edwards | andrea.alonso0601@uky.edu , mase228@uky.edu
Ophthalmology Interest Group
The mission of the Ophthalmology Interest Group is to provide students enrolled in the College of Medicine with an interest in the specialty field of ophthalmology an avenue to hear lectures from residents, faculty, and private practitioners in the field.
Contacts: Co-presidents: Andrea Alonso, Madison Edwards | andrea.alonso0601@uky.edu , mase228@uky.edu
Orthopaedic Interest Group (Sawbones)
The purposes of this interest group are listed below:
- Provide resources for students interested in orthopaedic surgery
- Host meetings with orthopaedic attendings, residents, and fellows
- Talk about bones, research, surgery technique and skills
- Host workshops and educational lectures
Contact: Co-presidents: Libby Blank and Campbell Dawahare | libby.blank@uky.edu , james.dawahare@uky.edu
Orthopaedic Interest Group (Sawbones)
The purposes of this interest group are listed below:
- Provide resources for students interested in orthopaedic surgery
- Host meetings with orthopaedic attendings, residents, and fellows
- Talk about bones, research, surgery technique and skills
- Host workshops and educational lectures
Contact: Co-presidents: Libby Blank and Campbell Dawahare | libby.blank@uky.edu , james.dawahare@uky.edu
Pathology Interest Group
Contact: Elijah Brazel, Heather Short, Emma Wahlbrink, Lily Harrington | elbr247@uky.edu, hesh230@uky.edu, ecwa234@uky.edu, ljbe232@uky.edu
Pathology Interest Group
Contact: Elijah Brazel, Heather Short, Emma Wahlbrink, Lily Harrington | elbr247@uky.edu, hesh230@uky.edu, ecwa234@uky.edu, ljbe232@uky.edu
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group
Established in the late 1940s, the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) was born out of need to meet the unique needs of individuals facing the aftermath of severe injury and disease. These are patients returning from war, patients recovering from stroke, patients altered by life-changing events. As an interest group, we are devoted to learning about PM&R and promoting it's core belief: To improve the functional well-being of patients despite physical impairment and limitations. This is a relatively new and growing discipline, and our group invites your participation and your energy to help fuel the next generations of PM&R healthcare specialists. Please join us in this great cause!
Contact: President: Gunnar Eaton, Vice-President: Katie Collins, Meeting-Coordinator: Eduardo Medina | gmea223@uky.edu, katelyn.collins2019@uky.edu, eemedina@uky.edu
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group
Established in the late 1940s, the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) was born out of need to meet the unique needs of individuals facing the aftermath of severe injury and disease. These are patients returning from war, patients recovering from stroke, patients altered by life-changing events. As an interest group, we are devoted to learning about PM&R and promoting it's core belief: To improve the functional well-being of patients despite physical impairment and limitations. This is a relatively new and growing discipline, and our group invites your participation and your energy to help fuel the next generations of PM&R healthcare specialists. Please join us in this great cause!
Contact: President: Gunnar Eaton, Vice-President: Katie Collins, Meeting-Coordinator: Eduardo Medina | gmea223@uky.edu, katelyn.collins2019@uky.edu, eemedina@uky.edu
Psychiatry Student Interest Group (PsychSIG)
This group exists for students interested in applying to a psychiatry residency or just interested in learning more about the field of psychiatry, to be connected with other like-minded students. This group also serves to connect students with faculty members for shadowing and research opportunities, facilitate volunteering opportunities with mental health organizations in the greater Kentucky area and to educate students on other opportunities available to them in the field. Finally, we aim to help students planning on applying into psychiatry by connecting them with faculty mentors to help strengthen their applications.
Contacts: President: Shelby Montgomery, VP: Supriya Challa | sgmo227@uky.edu, sch352@g.uky.edu
Psychiatry Student Interest Group (PsychSIG)
This group exists for students interested in applying to a psychiatry residency or just interested in learning more about the field of psychiatry, to be connected with other like-minded students. This group also serves to connect students with faculty members for shadowing and research opportunities, facilitate volunteering opportunities with mental health organizations in the greater Kentucky area and to educate students on other opportunities available to them in the field. Finally, we aim to help students planning on applying into psychiatry by connecting them with faculty mentors to help strengthen their applications.
Contacts: President: Shelby Montgomery, VP: Supriya Challa | sgmo227@uky.edu, sch352@g.uky.edu
Radiology Interest Group (RIG)
The RIG provides medical students with information regarding radiology as a career, informs students on how to apply and match into radiology residencies, and offers a means for interested students to meet the UK Radiology department.
Contacts: President: Hunter Colson, Vice-President: Payal Patel, Secretary: Denis Foltz, Social Media Chair: Olivia Whitfield | hunter.colson@uky.edu, pjpa233@uky.edu, dafo233@uky.edu, oawh225@uky.edu
Radiology Interest Group (RIG)
The RIG provides medical students with information regarding radiology as a career, informs students on how to apply and match into radiology residencies, and offers a means for interested students to meet the UK Radiology department.
Contacts: President: Hunter Colson, Vice-President: Payal Patel, Secretary: Denis Foltz, Social Media Chair: Olivia Whitfield | hunter.colson@uky.edu, pjpa233@uky.edu, dafo233@uky.edu, oawh225@uky.edu
Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Ultrasound Interest Group (USIG)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Ultrasound Interest Group (USIG)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Urology Interest Group
Contacts: Presidents: Joel Hornback, Drew Meader | jaho277@uky.edu, drewmeader@uky.edu
Urology Interest Group
Contacts: Presidents: Joel Hornback, Drew Meader | jaho277@uky.edu, drewmeader@uky.edu
Vascular Surgery Interest Group
Contacts: President: Nikhil Pallem | npa284@uky.edu
Vascular Surgery Interest Group
Contacts: President: Nikhil Pallem | npa284@uky.edu
Ward O. Griffen Surgical Society (WOGSS)
The purpose of this group is to promote surgery and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine through faculty lectures and skill based workshops.
Contacts: President: Kameron Kraus, VP: Nicole Marker, Secretary: Courtney Jones, Treasurer: Erika Savage | kmkr245@uky.edu, nicole.marker@uky.edu
Ward O. Griffen Surgical Society (WOGSS)
The purpose of this group is to promote surgery and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine through faculty lectures and skill based workshops.
Contacts: President: Kameron Kraus, VP: Nicole Marker, Secretary: Courtney Jones, Treasurer: Erika Savage | kmkr245@uky.edu, nicole.marker@uky.edu
Clubs
Various local clubs provide opportunities for students to explore different interests within the broad field of medicine.
AI in Medicine Interest Group
The AI in Medicine Interest Group explores AI and health care, offers discussions, workshops, guest lectures, and fosters community among medical students. Open to all interested in AI's impact on medicine, promoting collaboration, and innovation.
Contact: President: Hunter Colson, Medical Chair: Matthew Bernard, Outreach Chair: Emma Hargis, Treasurer: Graham Hill, Communications Chair: Mattie Lewis | Hunter.Colson@uky.edu, Matthew.Bernard@uky.edu, Emma.Hargis@uky.edu, Graham.Hill@uky.edu, madelinek.lewis@uky.edu
AI in Medicine Interest Group
The AI in Medicine Interest Group explores AI and health care, offers discussions, workshops, guest lectures, and fosters community among medical students. Open to all interested in AI's impact on medicine, promoting collaboration, and innovation.
Contact: President: Hunter Colson, Medical Chair: Matthew Bernard, Outreach Chair: Emma Hargis, Treasurer: Graham Hill, Communications Chair: Mattie Lewis | Hunter.Colson@uky.edu, Matthew.Bernard@uky.edu, Emma.Hargis@uky.edu, Graham.Hill@uky.edu, madelinek.lewis@uky.edu
Appalachian Medicine Interest Group
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Appalachian Medicine Interest Group
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Association of Women Surgeons
AWS is a not-for-profit educational and professional organization whose mission is to inspire, encourage, and enable women surgeons to realize their professional and personal goals.
Contacts: President: Courtney Jones VP: Nicole Marker, Ellen Reusch | cmjo311@uky.edu nicole.marker@uky.edu ellen.reusch@uky.edu
Association of Women Surgeons
AWS is a not-for-profit educational and professional organization whose mission is to inspire, encourage, and enable women surgeons to realize their professional and personal goals.
Contacts: President: Courtney Jones VP: Nicole Marker, Ellen Reusch | cmjo311@uky.edu nicole.marker@uky.edu ellen.reusch@uky.edu
ChefMed
ChefMed aims to promote knowledge and appreciation of cooking, food, HAES, and nutrition in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Contacts: President(s): Sasha Sairajeev and Alex Lukyanchuk, Vice President(s): Brian Wilhoit and Chris Anstead | svsa222@uky.edu, alexsandr.lukyanchuk@uky.edu, biwi222@uky.edu, canstead@uky.edu
ChefMed
ChefMed aims to promote knowledge and appreciation of cooking, food, HAES, and nutrition in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Contacts: President(s): Sasha Sairajeev and Alex Lukyanchuk, Vice President(s): Brian Wilhoit and Chris Anstead | svsa222@uky.edu, alexsandr.lukyanchuk@uky.edu, biwi222@uky.edu, canstead@uky.edu
Christian Faith in Medicine
The Christian Faith in Medicine group will serve as a place for students to explore their faith perspective while learning how Christians aim to integrate their faith into the workplace as healthcare providers. We hope to bring in local physicians for networking, join with other organizations in community service projects, and to provide opportunities for fellowship among students.
Contacts: Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Christian Faith in Medicine
The Christian Faith in Medicine group will serve as a place for students to explore their faith perspective while learning how Christians aim to integrate their faith into the workplace as healthcare providers. We hope to bring in local physicians for networking, join with other organizations in community service projects, and to provide opportunities for fellowship among students.
Contacts: Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
The Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA) exists to motivate, educate, and equip Christian health professionals to glorify God. Students can become involved through joining weekly small-group Bible studies with fellow students, learning from Christian health professionals during talks on a variety of topics, or through participating in other fun fellowship activities put on by CMDA including outdoor picnics, board game nights, and monthly dinners in the homes of local physicians. CMDA is a great opportunity to become further involved in professional school and connect with other Christians from your classes and from the community. We are a group of students dedicated to using our studies and our gifts to glorify God and further His kingdom, and we would love to walk with you along the way.
Contact: Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
The Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA) exists to motivate, educate, and equip Christian health professionals to glorify God. Students can become involved through joining weekly small-group Bible studies with fellow students, learning from Christian health professionals during talks on a variety of topics, or through participating in other fun fellowship activities put on by CMDA including outdoor picnics, board game nights, and monthly dinners in the homes of local physicians. CMDA is a great opportunity to become further involved in professional school and connect with other Christians from your classes and from the community. We are a group of students dedicated to using our studies and our gifts to glorify God and further His kingdom, and we would love to walk with you along the way.
Contact: Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Critical Care Interest Group (CritCareIG)
Contact: President : Ellen Reusch; VP: Jessalyn Buis; Coordinator: Amie Woolard | emre247@uky.edu ; jrbu274@uky.edu ; awoolard@uky.edu
Critical Care Interest Group (CritCareIG)
Contact: President : Ellen Reusch; VP: Jessalyn Buis; Coordinator: Amie Woolard | emre247@uky.edu ; jrbu274@uky.edu ; awoolard@uky.edu
DanceBlue Interest Group
DanceBlue is a University of Kentucky student-run organization that fundraises year-round and culminates into a 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. Money raised through DanceBlue is donated to the Golden Matrix Fund, established to support the kids of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic both today and well into the future through an endowment. DanceBlue also helps to provide funds to support research at the UK Markey Cancer Center. Through 20 years of DanceBlue, more than $25 million has been raised to support this cause.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
DanceBlue Interest Group
DanceBlue is a University of Kentucky student-run organization that fundraises year-round and culminates into a 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. Money raised through DanceBlue is donated to the Golden Matrix Fund, established to support the kids of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic both today and well into the future through an endowment. DanceBlue also helps to provide funds to support research at the UK Markey Cancer Center. Through 20 years of DanceBlue, more than $25 million has been raised to support this cause.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Engineering & Innovation in Medicine
Innovators in Medicine is an interdisciplinary, student-led organization open to undergraduates, graduate students, and anyone curious about the future of healthcare. We bring together engineering, medicine, and AI to tackle real-world clinical challenges through innovation and collaboration.
Students have the opportunity to work alongside physicians and researchers on cutting-edge projects like AI-generated discharge instructions, ambient listening systems in the NICU, and interactive medical education chatbots. Our community offers hands-on research, mentorship, and outreach opportunities that support your journey—whether you're planning to apply to medical school, pursue graduate studies, or launch a career at the intersection of technology and medicine.
No prior experience is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a passion for transforming patient care through innovation.
Contact(s): President: Hunter Colson, Medical Chair: Matthew Bernard, Outreach Chair: Emma Hargis, Treasurer: Graham Hill, Communications Chair: Mattie Lewis | Hunter.Colson@uky.edu, Matthew.Bernard@uky.edu, Emma.Hargis@uky.edu, Graham.Hill@uky.edu, madelinek.lewis@uky.edu
Engineering & Innovation in Medicine
Innovators in Medicine is an interdisciplinary, student-led organization open to undergraduates, graduate students, and anyone curious about the future of healthcare. We bring together engineering, medicine, and AI to tackle real-world clinical challenges through innovation and collaboration.
Students have the opportunity to work alongside physicians and researchers on cutting-edge projects like AI-generated discharge instructions, ambient listening systems in the NICU, and interactive medical education chatbots. Our community offers hands-on research, mentorship, and outreach opportunities that support your journey—whether you're planning to apply to medical school, pursue graduate studies, or launch a career at the intersection of technology and medicine.
No prior experience is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a passion for transforming patient care through innovation.
Contact(s): President: Hunter Colson, Medical Chair: Matthew Bernard, Outreach Chair: Emma Hargis, Treasurer: Graham Hill, Communications Chair: Mattie Lewis | Hunter.Colson@uky.edu, Matthew.Bernard@uky.edu, Emma.Hargis@uky.edu, Graham.Hill@uky.edu, madelinek.lewis@uky.edu
Exercise and Medicine
Exercise in Medicine is a medical student-led interest group that aims to enhance physical health and well being not only for those within the College of Medicine but beyond for our current and future patients in Kentucky.
Our group was inspired by a nonprofit called Medals4Mettle that gathers volunteers to run distance races and donate their finisher’s medals to children who have demonstrated resilience and mettle despite illness/injury. Our medical students created our own version by running the Run the BlueGrass- Lexington at Keeneland! We chose to gift our medals to children battling orthopedic injuries at Shriners Hospital for Children in Lexington. Our goal through Exercise in Medicine is to host this event annually to give back to applaud and uplift patients and their families, give back to Shriners Hospital, and promote physical health within the College of Medicine to mitigate burnout.
Contact: Co-presidents: Abby Jamison, Kayla Wayne | abby.jamison@uky.edu kayla.wayne@uky.edu
Exercise and Medicine
Exercise in Medicine is a medical student-led interest group that aims to enhance physical health and well being not only for those within the College of Medicine but beyond for our current and future patients in Kentucky.
Our group was inspired by a nonprofit called Medals4Mettle that gathers volunteers to run distance races and donate their finisher’s medals to children who have demonstrated resilience and mettle despite illness/injury. Our medical students created our own version by running the Run the BlueGrass- Lexington at Keeneland! We chose to gift our medals to children battling orthopedic injuries at Shriners Hospital for Children in Lexington. Our goal through Exercise in Medicine is to host this event annually to give back to applaud and uplift patients and their families, give back to Shriners Hospital, and promote physical health within the College of Medicine to mitigate burnout.
Contact: Co-presidents: Abby Jamison, Kayla Wayne | abby.jamison@uky.edu kayla.wayne@uky.edu
First-Generation in Medicine
FGiM is an interest group for all first-generation students in medicine. Whether you are a first-generation college student (FG) or the first in your family to go into a medical career (FiM), this group serves as a networking tool for first-generation and first in medicine students to connect with each other and faculty members from similar backgrounds. This group focuses on building community and mentorship, with informal meetings where you can meet and learn from others' experiences. Learn more about unique experiences of FGiM students at UKCOM here.
Contact: President: Mollie Morris (Mollie is point of contact on leadership team of 5) | mollie.morris@uky.edu
First-Generation in Medicine
FGiM is an interest group for all first-generation students in medicine. Whether you are a first-generation college student (FG) or the first in your family to go into a medical career (FiM), this group serves as a networking tool for first-generation and first in medicine students to connect with each other and faculty members from similar backgrounds. This group focuses on building community and mentorship, with informal meetings where you can meet and learn from others' experiences. Learn more about unique experiences of FGiM students at UKCOM here.
Contact: President: Mollie Morris (Mollie is point of contact on leadership team of 5) | mollie.morris@uky.edu
Future Professionals in Global Health (Previously CONMIGO, GHA)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Future Professionals in Global Health (Previously CONMIGO, GHA)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Health Administration and Medicine Interest Group
Contact: President: Anthony Marcelletti | anthony.marcelletti@uky.edu
Health Administration and Medicine Interest Group
Contact: President: Anthony Marcelletti | anthony.marcelletti@uky.edu
HealthCare Muslim Students Association
The Healthcare Muslim Student Association (HMSA) is a faith-based organization, for both Muslim and non-Muslim graduate healthcare students and faculty.
The HMSA will have different activities throughout the year. Some of these activities include the following:
-Monthly talks and forums regarding health and well-being, and how it aligns with our faith.
-Social events where UK healthcare students can attend and connect with one another.
-Opportunities for students to network with one another and with faculty to potentially enhance their learning experience.
-Opportunities for HMSA students to reach out for help to accommodate any religious needs or concerns that they may have.
-Opportunities for HMSA students to work with other organizations and faculty to enhance Muslim representation at UK and within the healthcare colleges
Contacts: President: Saif Ahmed | saif.ahmed@uky.edu
HealthCare Muslim Students Association
The Healthcare Muslim Student Association (HMSA) is a faith-based organization, for both Muslim and non-Muslim graduate healthcare students and faculty.
The HMSA will have different activities throughout the year. Some of these activities include the following:
-Monthly talks and forums regarding health and well-being, and how it aligns with our faith.
-Social events where UK healthcare students can attend and connect with one another.
-Opportunities for students to network with one another and with faculty to potentially enhance their learning experience.
-Opportunities for HMSA students to reach out for help to accommodate any religious needs or concerns that they may have.
-Opportunities for HMSA students to work with other organizations and faculty to enhance Muslim representation at UK and within the healthcare colleges
Contacts: President: Saif Ahmed | saif.ahmed@uky.edu
MD+NBA Program
The purpose of this organization shall be:
- To promote appreciation of and interest in Basketball.
- To provide education to the campus community on the importance of physical exercise.
- To coordinate basketball games within the medical community.
- To provide fellowship between different medical student classes!
Contact: Haseeb Ahmad (hah223@uky.edu)
MD+NBA Program
The purpose of this organization shall be:
- To promote appreciation of and interest in Basketball.
- To provide education to the campus community on the importance of physical exercise.
- To coordinate basketball games within the medical community.
- To provide fellowship between different medical student classes!
Contact: Haseeb Ahmad (hah223@uky.edu)
Medical Education Interest Group
The Med Ed Interest Group is for all students interested in research or careers in medical education, or who are enthusiastic about improving how medicine is taught and learned! We want to help you connect with faculty, find research projects, and learn more about the field of medical education, with absolutely no previous med ed experience required.
Contact: Riley Feddock and Lily Harrington | rnfe222@uky.edu, ljbe232@uky.edu
Medical Education Interest Group
The Med Ed Interest Group is for all students interested in research or careers in medical education, or who are enthusiastic about improving how medicine is taught and learned! We want to help you connect with faculty, find research projects, and learn more about the field of medical education, with absolutely no previous med ed experience required.
Contact: Riley Feddock and Lily Harrington | rnfe222@uky.edu, ljbe232@uky.edu
Medical Students for Choice
Our purpose is to educate medical students about reproductive health and advocate for reproductive health.
Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Medical Students for Choice
Our purpose is to educate medical students about reproductive health and advocate for reproductive health.
Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Medical Student Survival Group
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Medical Student Survival Group
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Middle Eastern Medical Student Association
Middle Eastern Medical Student Association has three main goals:
1) To engage in community outreach within the Middle Eastern population in Lexington and serve Arab communities in Kentucky.
2) To raise awareness on Middle Eastern international and local relations and engage in humanitarian and medical efforts to support Middle Eastern communities in need
3) To spread the beauty of Arab culture to UK College of Medicine with food, music, dance, art, education, and language.
Contact(s) Name(s): President: Christine Haddad | christine.haddad@uky.edu
Middle Eastern Medical Student Association
Middle Eastern Medical Student Association has three main goals:
1) To engage in community outreach within the Middle Eastern population in Lexington and serve Arab communities in Kentucky.
2) To raise awareness on Middle Eastern international and local relations and engage in humanitarian and medical efforts to support Middle Eastern communities in need
3) To spread the beauty of Arab culture to UK College of Medicine with food, music, dance, art, education, and language.
Contact(s) Name(s): President: Christine Haddad | christine.haddad@uky.edu
Military Medicine Interest Group
Contact: President: Trevor South | tevor.south@uky.edu
Military Medicine Interest Group
Contact: President: Trevor South | tevor.south@uky.edu
MOMS (Medical Students Offering Maternal Support) Program
MOMS gives medical students the opportunity to support and assist pregnant women as they navigate through prenatal and perinatal care.
Contacts: President: Chiamaka Akosa, VP: Olivia Elbert | chi.akosa@uky.edu, OREL222@uky.edu
MOMS (Medical Students Offering Maternal Support) Program
MOMS gives medical students the opportunity to support and assist pregnant women as they navigate through prenatal and perinatal care.
Contacts: President: Chiamaka Akosa, VP: Olivia Elbert | chi.akosa@uky.edu, OREL222@uky.edu
Narrative Medicine at UK
Contact: President: Margaux Danby | margaux.danby@uky.edu
Narrative Medicine at UK
Contact: President: Margaux Danby | margaux.danby@uky.edu
Public Health Interest Group
This is a student organization composed of students from health colleges focused on education and service opportunities that allow for the exploration of the interface between public health and medicine.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Public Health Interest Group
This is a student organization composed of students from health colleges focused on education and service opportunities that allow for the exploration of the interface between public health and medicine.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Sports Medicine Association
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Sports Medicine Association
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Substance Use Disorder Support, Education, and Destigmatization (SUD-SED)
SUD-SED has three main goals:
1) Educate future professionals in healthcare and beyond about substance use disorder to prepare them to better serve these individuals in both their personal and professional lives.
2) Support recovery from substance use disorder through fundraising, volunteer opportunities, and other community involvement.
3) Reduce stigma towards individuals with substance use disorder.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Substance Use Disorder Support, Education, and Destigmatization (SUD-SED)
SUD-SED has three main goals:
1) Educate future professionals in healthcare and beyond about substance use disorder to prepare them to better serve these individuals in both their personal and professional lives.
2) Support recovery from substance use disorder through fundraising, volunteer opportunities, and other community involvement.
3) Reduce stigma towards individuals with substance use disorder.
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
UK medPRIDE
Contact: President: Sarah Tran, VP: Cassie Dossett | LEX: sarah.tran@uky.edu, cgdo223@uky.edu, NKY: Ashley.mcgrath1010@uky.edu
UK medPRIDE
Contact: President: Sarah Tran, VP: Cassie Dossett | LEX: sarah.tran@uky.edu, cgdo223@uky.edu, NKY: Ashley.mcgrath1010@uky.edu
Unbridled
We are a TEDx-style talk series and a student organization at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. We host events for speakers to share their stories of humanity in medicine. This is a wonderful avenue to connect medical students with residents, physicians, and administrators on a human level, removing the name tags of "student" and "faculty" and just becoming people relating to each other.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: Holly Insko, Whitney Weinschenk, VP: David Szcyzkutowics | holly.insko@uky.edu
Unbridled
We are a TEDx-style talk series and a student organization at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. We host events for speakers to share their stories of humanity in medicine. This is a wonderful avenue to connect medical students with residents, physicians, and administrators on a human level, removing the name tags of "student" and "faculty" and just becoming people relating to each other.
Contacts: Co-Presidents: Holly Insko, Whitney Weinschenk, VP: David Szcyzkutowics | holly.insko@uky.edu
Vitals Club
Contacts: Shelby McCubbin, Ethan Wells, Alex Lukyanchuk | slmc247@uky.edu, alexsandr.lukyanchuk@uky.edu, ethan.wells@uky.edu
Vitals Club
Contacts: Shelby McCubbin, Ethan Wells, Alex Lukyanchuk | slmc247@uky.edu, alexsandr.lukyanchuk@uky.edu, ethan.wells@uky.edu
Wilderness Medicine Interest Group (WMIG)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Wilderness Medicine Interest Group (WMIG)
Contact: Contact Ashlee Hamilton (akcrum2@uky.edu) until this student contact person is updated.
Northern Kentucky
Organizations
Connect with students on topics that are important to you.
Dean’s Student Committee on Admissions
The Dean's Student Committee on Admissions helps lead medical campus tours throughout the year for interviewees, student organizations, the UK College of Medicine alumni association, and other interested individuals.
Contact: Sarah Draud
Dean’s Student Committee on Admissions
The Dean's Student Committee on Admissions helps lead medical campus tours throughout the year for interviewees, student organizations, the UK College of Medicine alumni association, and other interested individuals.
Contact: Sarah Draud
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
AMSA is a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. AMSA is a vital force of future physicians who believe that patients and health professionals are partners in the management of health care and that access to high-quality health care is a right and not a privilege. Student idealism is transformed into meaningful public service, innovation and institutional change.
Contact: President - Valeria Miranda
Officers – Jonah Heidel, Kaitlyn Gillespie
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
AMSA is a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. AMSA is a vital force of future physicians who believe that patients and health professionals are partners in the management of health care and that access to high-quality health care is a right and not a privilege. Student idealism is transformed into meaningful public service, innovation and institutional change.
Contact: President - Valeria Miranda
Officers – Jonah Heidel, Kaitlyn Gillespie
Compassionate Care Reaching You Clinic (CCRU)
CCRU (Compassionate Care Reaching you) is a free clinic that serves people facing homelessness at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky. It is run by UK College of Medicine Northern Kentucky campus medical students. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the homeless population in our community by providing compassionate and accessible medical care.
Outreach Managers – Armin Razavi, Sarah Draud, Kathryn Zalla
Compassionate Care Reaching You Clinic (CCRU)
CCRU (Compassionate Care Reaching you) is a free clinic that serves people facing homelessness at the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky. It is run by UK College of Medicine Northern Kentucky campus medical students. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the homeless population in our community by providing compassionate and accessible medical care.
Outreach Managers – Armin Razavi, Sarah Draud, Kathryn Zalla
Resilient
This group creates programs and resources to make personal wellness a priority for all students. In order to provide compassionate, empathetic, and humanistic care to patients, medical students and doctors must take care of themselves first. The end goal is to be well and do good.
Contact:
M2 President – Joel Bird
M3 VP – Alan Ford
Social Committee Chair – Emma Ridener
Mental Health Committee Chair – Younos Gad
Physical Health Committee Chair – Zoie Barth
Resilient
This group creates programs and resources to make personal wellness a priority for all students. In order to provide compassionate, empathetic, and humanistic care to patients, medical students and doctors must take care of themselves first. The end goal is to be well and do good.
Contact:
M2 President – Joel Bird
M3 VP – Alan Ford
Social Committee Chair – Emma Ridener
Mental Health Committee Chair – Younos Gad
Physical Health Committee Chair – Zoie Barth
Specialty Interest Groups
Specialty interests groups are linked to residenices/fellowhsips. Involvement in the specialty interest groups provides students with insight into the various fields of medicine. Groups encourage students to join.
Dermatology Interest Group
Contacts: President: Maddie Bland South, Vice-President: Mariam Elgomos, Secretary: Gracie Grunkemeyer Samudio, Treasurer: Drew Lawrence
Dermatology Interest Group
Contacts: President: Maddie Bland South, Vice-President: Mariam Elgomos, Secretary: Gracie Grunkemeyer Samudio, Treasurer: Drew Lawrence
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: MJ Cain and Isabelle Stanfield
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: MJ Cain and Isabelle Stanfield
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG-NKY)
Contacts: Nick Brunner Anna Detherage, and Tori Williams
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG-NKY)
Contacts: Nick Brunner Anna Detherage, and Tori Williams
Neurology and Psychiatry Association (NAPA)
Contact: INACTIVE
Neurology and Psychiatry Association (NAPA)
Contact: INACTIVE
Northern Kentucky Anesthesia Interest Group
Contacts: Rachel Moscona (President) and Lilli Burton, Jackson Snowden (M3 Rep)
Northern Kentucky Anesthesia Interest Group
Contacts: Rachel Moscona (President) and Lilli Burton, Jackson Snowden (M3 Rep)
Northern Kentucky Military Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: Adrianna Brownstead (Navy) VP – Luis Comas Marrero (Army), Representative Rachel Moscona (Airforce)
Northern Kentucky Military Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: Adrianna Brownstead (Navy) VP – Luis Comas Marrero (Army), Representative Rachel Moscona (Airforce)
Northern Kentucky Pediatrics Interest Group
Contacts: Kaitlyn Gillespie, VPs of Programming - Reagan Parker, Zoie Barth, VPs of Service - Ashley Craig, Emma Ridener, VP of Professional Development - Joan George, VP of Communications - Katelyn Donley-Weldon, VP of Finance - Ashley McGrath
Northern Kentucky Pediatrics Interest Group
Contacts: Kaitlyn Gillespie, VPs of Programming - Reagan Parker, Zoie Barth, VPs of Service - Ashley Craig, Emma Ridener, VP of Professional Development - Joan George, VP of Communications - Katelyn Donley-Weldon, VP of Finance - Ashley McGrath
OB/GYN, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Interest Group
Contacts: Bridget Wall (President), Joan George (VP), Crystal Vernon-Small (M3 Rep)
OB/GYN, Reproductive, and Sexual Health Interest Group
Contacts: Bridget Wall (President), Joan George (VP), Crystal Vernon-Small (M3 Rep)
Oncology Interest Group
Contacts: Ricky Solis (President), Bukola Omotola (Vice President), Tori Williams (Secretary)
Oncology Interest Group
Contacts: Ricky Solis (President), Bukola Omotola (Vice President), Tori Williams (Secretary)
Preventative Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: President Reagan Parker, Madalyn Bland South Officer Olivia Allen (Howell), Director of Operations Rianna Reese
Preventative Medicine Interest Group
Contacts: President Reagan Parker, Madalyn Bland South Officer Olivia Allen (Howell), Director of Operations Rianna Reese
Procedure Interest Group
Contact: Natalie Hagan
Procedure Interest Group
Contact: Natalie Hagan
Radiology Interest Group
Contact: Natalie Hagan
Radiology Interest Group
Contact: Natalie Hagan
Research Interest Group
INACTIVE
Research Interest Group
INACTIVE
Clubs
Local clubs provide opportunities for students to explore different interests within the broad field of medicine.
Christian Faith in Medicine
Emma Ridener, Joan George, Anna Detherage
Christian Faith in Medicine
Emma Ridener, Joan George, Anna Detherage
Inclusive Care Advocates
Micah Cummings (President), Crystal Vernon-Small (VP), Evan Groneman (Treasurer), Bukola Omotola (Communications chair)
Inclusive Care Advocates
Micah Cummings (President), Crystal Vernon-Small (VP), Evan Groneman (Treasurer), Bukola Omotola (Communications chair)
Sports Medicine Association
INACTIVE
Sports Medicine Association
INACTIVE
UK medPRIDE
Maribeth Stafford and Carter McIntire
UK medPRIDE
Maribeth Stafford and Carter McIntire
Global Health
Isabelle Stanfield
Global Health
Isabelle Stanfield
Latino Health and Culture Alliance
Cristofer Muench, Luis Comas, Elbony Rodriguez
Latino Health and Culture Alliance
Cristofer Muench, Luis Comas, Elbony Rodriguez