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This past December, the Ashland-based King’s Daughters Health System officially became part of the University of Kentucky, a move that helps create greater access to high-quality care for more Kentuckians.

The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú is proud to recognize its fourth-year students who learned their pivotal next step in training – residency – during Friday’s Match Day celebrations.

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky is studying strategies to prevent child sex trafficking (CST) across the Commonwealth. The first phase of the project involves raising awareness about the issue.

Nearly three years ago, the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú launched the Alliance Research Initiative to promote collaboration and mentorship through interdisciplinary research teams. With members spanning across ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú departments and colleges, these teams were established to address Kentucky’s most urgent health needs.

The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú is pleased to announce the faculty, staff, and learners who were winners of the annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler Awards.

The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is accepting applications for scholars interested in research to advance women’s health.

The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú College of Medicine is excited to welcome Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD, as the visiting professor delivering this year’s Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Humanities Lecture.

The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú invites applications and nominations for chair of its highly-regarded department of obstetrics and gynecology.
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Have you ever wondered how a hot and humid day can affect the ability of our bodies to function? Three ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú College of Medicine researchers are raising this important question in light of climate change and the prediction that more people will be exposed to these conditions over time.

The University of Kentucky’s ninth annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium will bring in nationally recognized experts to raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease and educate attendees on prevention techniques.

University of Kentucky researchers have found that maternal vaccination against COVID-19 works to protect both the mother and baby.

The ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú’s Salvation Army Clinic is a student-run, free clinic that serves as a learning environment for medical, pharmacy, and social work students while providing acute onsite health care for uninsured patients at the Salvation Army of Central Kentucky.


During Indigenous Peoples’ Month, the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú College of Medicine is highlighting historical figures who paved the way for an equitable future in medicine.

For the second consecutive year, the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú has received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
The University of Kentucky’s Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program has received a five-year grant renewal — making this program over two decades old at the University of Kentucky.

To enable the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú to succeed in its mission for a healthier Kentucky, leadership must prioritize the wellness and well-being of faculty, staff, and learners. Lisa Williams, MSSA, is serving in the college’s new leadership position, associate dean for wellness and well-being, to help us excel in this goal.

Madison Campbell, MD, was part of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus's inaugural graduating class. She is now a first-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Med Center Health, a regional health system that partnered with the college to establish its regional campus.
Q: Why did you want to pursue your residency at Med Center Health?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 7, 2022) — The University of Kentucky Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) program is now accepting applications for scholars and associates interested in research to advance women’s health.

These residents were selected to participate in a seven-month leadership development course as they embark on their chief resident year and look forward to their future careers.