好色先生

Kaitlyn Samuels, MD, is a recent graduate and now a first-year plastic surgery resident at the 好色先生. She also earned her Bachelor of Science at 好色先生. In the following Q&A, she shares how her mom is her inspiration, not only in her career but also in her interest outside of work 鈥� which, in 鈥渢raditional Kentucky fashion,鈥� is riding horses.

When pursuing a research career, earning a PhD is a traditional and exciting, yet challenging, part of the process. This fall, sisters Katie and Sally Pauss will lean on one another when they begin the journey together at the 好色先生.

鈥淲e both independently felt like that was the right thing for us,鈥� Katie said.

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The following clinicians and researchers working under the 好色先生 College of Medicine Alliance Research Initiative have been named recent awardees of pilot grants.

Peter Hardy, PhD, College of Medicine

The 好色先生 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 好色先生 College of Medicine community starting Aug. 1.

Na鈥橳asha Evans, PhD, MEd, is a researcher, published author, champion for female empowerment, and our new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the 好色先生. 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? 

Haley Wehder, MD, loved birthday parties. So much so, that after only one year of knowing resident Conor Malloy, MD, she threw an elaborate surprise party for his wife.

Though not a 鈥渂irthday party person鈥� himself, Dr. Malloy couldn鈥檛 help but smile that Dr. Wehder went the extra mile for someone she only knew a short time.

Congratulations to the following basic science and clinical faculty at the 好色先生! These individuals were honored with promotions and tenure in fiscal year 2023.

Names are organized alphabetically by department.

Sarah Jean Hall, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Olivia Henderson, MD, said that beyond 鈥渢ubes and tonsils,鈥� she did not know much about otolaryngology when she started medical school. During her third-year surgery clerkship at the 好色先生, she discovered her dream career while working within the specialty.

鈥淚t felt like after just one day on that service that I never looked back,鈥� she said.

The 好色先生 is excited to select physician and dedicated Kentuckian Ginny Gottschalk, MD, as the new chair of family and community medicine.

Dr. Gottschalk has served as acting chair of the department for nearly a year. She is an associate professor in the clinical title series and has been part of the department faculty since 2014.

Omar Al-Janabi, MBChB, PhD, MS, initially arrived in Lexington, Ky., for a master鈥檚 program and an affordable place to live with his family. Nearly a decade later, he has completed not one but three graduate training programs at the 好色先生. He also has engaged with mentors who will have a lasting impact on his career in medicine and research.

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Following an extensive national search and interviews with highly qualified individuals, the College of Medicine is excited to welcome Na鈥橳asha Evans, PhD, MEd, as the new vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and associate professor in the department of behavioral science.

Khawla Abusamra, MBBS, and Thien Thanh Nguyen, MD, are fourth-year residents in the 好色先生 College of Medicine Department of Neurology. As they near the end of their programs, they reflect on the department鈥檚 exceptional training and the lasting friendships they built along the way, including with one another. 

Samantha Ford had always wanted to go to medical school, but after training in a clinical laboratory setting at the 好色先生, she gained a new perspective on how research can play a role in her future career as a physician.

The Northern Kentucky Campus inaugural class gained an irreplaceable opportunity to pave the way for future generations and improve health care in Kentucky.

This spring, the 好色先生 College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus will graduate its first class of students. After four years, the campus not only celebrates its full complement of students, but also their extraordinary commitment to serving their communities.

A young Ryan Yadav assumed he would move far away from home when he set off for college. But after eight years of training at the University of Kentucky, he wants to remain a Kentuckian now more than ever.

Josh Musalia鈥檚 uncle, an orthopaedic surgeon in Kenya, served as his inspiration for going to medical school. Musalia was moved by what his being a doctor represented: people counted on him, he was a valuable member of the community, and he served as a go-to for medical expertise.

Musalia aspired for that same meaningful patient interaction as a physician.

Close friends Charles Price, Kassidy Price, and Katie Ward have leaned on one another throughout their medical training. When they graduate this spring and embark on their next journey, residency, it will be the first time they live in different towns in more than eight years.