Andrew Kennedy, MD
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GME Resident
Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
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About Andrew Kennedy, MD
Favorite place to grab a drink in Lexington: Country Boy for a pint, Belles for a cocktail, but really Sonic for 1/2 price in app drinks 24/7/365
Favorite place to grab food in Lexington: Carsons, Drakes, Que Taco food truck, Bella Notte, and my house when I'm cooking
Best doughnut in Lexington: Spaldings hands down (I have a full list ranking every one in Lexington if interested)
Favorite thing about living in Lexington: Perks of a medium sized city for food, drink, and fun Friday night activities while preserving access to the countryside for horses, hiking, biking, and taking in a beautiful Kentucky sunset
Favorite memory of residency thus far: Finding out I matched to stay at UK and then that night going to the resident switch party to celebrate being a part of the Med Peds fam for the next 4 years!
Dream non-medical career: Chef, some might say I cook enough to be one anyways
Learner Summary
Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?
I wanted a world class education treating the sickest patients with a good mix of both the bread and butter as well as the rare cases only seen at academic centers. The faculty, residents, and students all treat each other with respect, joy, and camaraderie.
What do you like about your program?
I am surrounded with people who want to not only become better doctors but also want to become better people. They understand that a fulfilled life outside of the hospital leads to a more fulfilled life inside the hospital. Residency will always be tough no matter where you go, but knowing your coresidents and program leadership truly cares about how you are doing, makes the long hours a little easier.
What are your hobbies?
Cooking and baking, cycling, traveling both around the world and to national parks across the US, meaningful conversations and mentorship, and watching or participating in any sport in person or on TV
Research
Selected Publications
Kennedy, A. J., and J. O. Henderson. “The Use of CRISPR-Cas9 Technology to Study and Create Cancer Therapeutics”. Journal of Student Research, vol. 8, no. 1, Dec. 2019, pp. 62-70, https://www.jofsr.org/index.php/path/article/view/519. Kennedy, A. J., and J. O. Henderson. “Angelman Syndrome: An Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Journal of Student Research, vol. 6, no. 2, May 2018, pp. 56-60, https://www.jofsr.org/index.php/path/article/view/399.
Selected Publications
Kennedy, A. J., and J. O. Henderson. “The Use of CRISPR-Cas9 Technology to Study and Create Cancer Therapeutics”. Journal of Student Research, vol. 8, no. 1, Dec. 2019, pp. 62-70, https://www.jofsr.org/index.php/path/article/view/519. Kennedy, A. J., and J. O. Henderson. “Angelman Syndrome: An Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Journal of Student Research, vol. 6, no. 2, May 2018, pp. 56-60, https://www.jofsr.org/index.php/path/article/view/399.