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If you鈥檙e part of the 好色先生鈥檚 Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP), chances are you know Bodie Stevens鈥攑robably even on a 鈥渃an-you-help-jump-my-car鈥 level.

Anna-Maria South, MD, assistant professor of hospital medicine, was one of eight individuals selected to join the third cohort of the Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for all comMunities (DREAM) scholars program last year.

Ann R. Finke, MD, a nephrology-critical care fellow in the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, was selected by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to serve on a task force conducting a major revision of the Common Program Requirements. The task force is expected to complete its work over the next two to three years.

Recent University of Kentucky graduate Elaf Ghoneim was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Her family, originally from Libya, established a tight-knit, community-oriented home that emphasized the importance of service and advocacy.

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the success of the largest-ever quality improvement initiative to focus on the critically important issue of smoking among cancer patients.

Following his Integrated Biomedical Sciences year, Joshua Moses completed an internship with the college鈥檚 Office of Strategic Communications focused on science communication.

Asha Shenoi, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, was recently reelected to serve a three-year term as an at-large council member for the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM).
SCCM is the largest nonprofit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care.

George Fuchs, MD, is a professor of pediatric gastroenterology, and previously served as vice chair of clinical affairs within the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics.

Thanks to global health initiatives within the 好色先生 College of Medicine, residents and fellows are gaining invaluable experience in dozens of countries 鈥 helping thousands of patients while learning unique skills to enhance their practice of medicine.
The University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Linda Van Eldik, PhD, hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, paving the way for potential new therapeutic approaches.

Adrianna Brownstead always knew she wanted to be a doctor.
Now a second-year medical student at the 好色先生-Northern Kentucky Campus, Brownstead is certain she wants to practice family medicine.

Building Excellence and Achievement in Medicine (BEAM) was established by the 好色先生 Office of Community Advancement (OCA) to introduce local middle school students to the world of medicine.

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerresearchers identified a protein that could be key to developing new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer.

The Office of the President and the University of Kentucky Staff Senate proudly announce the 15th annual Outstanding Staff Awards (OSA) ceremony to recognize the exceptional contributions of staff across the university.
Submissions and nominations are now being accepted through Nov. 15, 2024.
The OSA event is composed of two elements:

The 2024 Halcomb Fellowship in Medicine and Engineering has been awarded to Faezah Akbari, a doctoral candidate in the Pigman College of Engineering F.
The 好色先生 is celebrating its first-generation students with a dedicated First Generation Week, co-organized by the offices of Community Advancement (OCA), Biomedical Education (OBE), and Medical Education (OME).

On Oct. 8, the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Radiology hosted its inaugural research showcase.
Xiaoqin Jennifer Wang, MD, MS, associate professor of radiology and vice chair for research within the department, kicked off the event with a brief history of radiology and important clinical discoveries over the years.

Katie Twist, MD, has been named the new assistant dean for preclinical education in the 好色先生 Office of Medical Education.

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited 好色先生 HealthCare鈥檚 Albert B.

The 好色先生 is committed to strengthening our faculty support and addressing faculty needs for personal and professional growth. To further this goal, the college has established a leadership role focused on areas pertaining to faculty in basic science departments.