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For Garrett Oberst, MD, practicing medicine wasn’t always the plan.
In the heart of southeastern Kentucky, the Huffman family has established a legacy of exceptional eye care, deeply rooted in their education at the XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù. Their journey from medical training to serving rural communities exemplifies the profound impact of dedicated health care professionals in rural and other underserved areas.
The XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù is excited to share the winners of the fourth annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.
Ellen Van Norman, OD, FAAO, has a connection to the University of Kentucky that runs deep.
The XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù is pleased to announce its selection of Bradford Tannen, MD, JD, MBA, as the new chair of its ophthalmology department. Dr. Tannen will join the UK XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences on July 1.
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.
On Dec. 13, the XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening—it was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.
Thanks to global health initiatives within the UK XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù, residents and fellows are gaining invaluable experience in dozens of countries – helping thousands of patients while learning unique skills to enhance their practice of medicine.
Watch below Part 3 of the "Because We Care" mini-documentary series.
Congratulations to the following XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù faculty members who received promotions and/or were granted tenure this year. The following list includes faculty from basic science and clinical departments. It is organized alphabetically by department, then by last name.
When the University of Kentucky Global Ophthalmology (UK GO) program launched in 2017, its mission was to promote equitable and sustainable access to eye care through education, research, outreach, and partnerships.
As part of this goal, the program runs outreach clinics in eastern Kentucky and Lexington, Ky., to bring important health care services to underserved populations.
The following individuals were honored at the XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Winners included those in Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky.
Biomedical EducationOutstanding Graduate Student Award:
Jamila Tucker, MS
Burnout is a problem in any profession, but it is rampant in health care. This national problem has been evident recently as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many learners, practitioners, faculty, and staff to the limit.
The XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù is excited to announce that faculty, staff, learners, and trainees will have free access to a leading online resource for medical Spanish proficiency.
CanopyLearn, a Spanish language training program for health care professionals, will be available to the UK XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù community starting Aug. 1.
Na’Tasha Evans, PhD, MEd, is a researcher, published author, champion for female empowerment, and our new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù. Learn more about her goals, her past work, and more in the following Q&A.
Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in research?
Following an extensive national search and interviews with highly qualified individuals, the XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù is excited to welcome Na’Tasha Evans, PhD, MEd, as the new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and associate professor in the department of behavioral science.
The XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù is proud to recognize its fourth-year students who learned their pivotal next step in training – residency – during Friday’s Match Day celebrations.
Claire Collins, MD, knew the University of Kentucky Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency Program was a perfect fit after she completed her interview.
Nearly three years ago, the XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù launched the Alliance Research Initiative to promote collaboration and mentorship through interdisciplinary research teams. With members spanning across UK departments and colleges, these teams were established to address Kentucky’s most urgent health needs.
The XÕ¾¸£ÀûËù is pleased to announce the faculty, staff, and learners who were winners of the annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler Awards.