UK College of Medicine

06/01/2026

Kourtney T. Grant, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology in the College of Medicine, discusses the reason for the name change of polycystic ovarian syndrome, and what it means for the millions who live with the symptoms of PMOS.

New name for PCOS reflects the condition’s multisystem nature

05/29/2026

It is officially countdown to July 1 — the day a new class of residents begins their journey. 💥🥼

To help ease some nerves, we reached out to a few seasoned UK College of Medicine residents to share advice for incoming doctors. First up is Eric Vogt, a fourth-year family medicine resident with a sports medicine fellowship on the way. 🏀

Eric shares:

“My best piece of advice for a new intern is to be prepared to give yourself some grace. Residency is still very much a time of learning, so no one expects you to know it all. Asking for help is not only acceptable, but it is expected. Allow yourself the space to not have all the answers, and you will be surprised at how much you can grow without even realizing it.”

Eric completed his undergraduate education, medical school, and now residency training at the University of Kentucky. His extended time in Lexington is no accident — it reflects his commitment to continuing to serve the community he has grown to love.

05/28/2026

Every stroke case tells a story — and fellows in the Vascular Neurology Fellowship at the UK College of Medicine are training to change outcomes for patients across Kentucky and beyond. 🧠 💙

This month’s Fellowship Spotlight highlights a program built on advanced clinical training, compassionate mentorship, and high-acuity stroke care.

Why fellows choose UK:
• ACGME-accredited program with a 100% board pass rate on the ABPN Vascular Neurology Certification Exam
• Hands-on experience in specialized stroke recovery techniques, including botulinum toxin treatment for post-stroke spasticity
• Advanced neurovascular ultrasound training opportunities preparing fellows for Neurosonology certification

At UK, fellows train alongside multidisciplinary teams including stroke faculty, neurocritical care specialists, APPs, and neuro-interventional experts — all within a culture centered on mentorship, education, and learner well-being.

Serving patients across the Commonwealth means fellows experience an incredible breadth of pathology and patient care! ✨ For the 2026-2027 academic year, the fellowship currently has two open positions.✨

Interested in learning more? Contact Rouby Bani Hani at [email protected].

05/27/2026

Truly a night to remember as faculty from across the College of Medicine came together to celebrate one another’s achievements, dedication, and heart.

The inaugural FIRE Event recognized several outstanding faculty members while creating space for connection across disciplines. Moments like these are a powerful reminder that while the work is challenging, none of us does it alone. It is our collective commitment to education, research, clinical care, and each other that makes meaningful progress possible.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 MVP Award Honorees⭐🏆

These awards recognize individuals in the College of Medicine who have made exceptional contributions toward advancing health care across the Commonwealth and reflect a commitment to the mission, values, and pillars of our college’s strategic plan. The awardees help us provide excellent education, enable the advancement of scientific discoveries that make a difference for patients, and ensure we are taking care of our people and partners. Full list of winners is available here: https://bit.ly/49pdyia

05/22/2026

More than 50 high school students from across Kentucky recently came to the University of Kentucky with one goal in mind: building a healthier future for their communities. 🎗️

At the inaugural Kentucky NextGen Cancer Summit, students connected with cancer researchers, physicians, survivors, and health care professionals to explore careers in oncology and cancer research. Hosted by the UK Markey Cancer Center, the ACTION Program, and Kentucky 4-H Youth Development, the summit is helping inspire the next generation of leaders in cancer care across the Commonwealth.

“The question wasn’t ‘What is the problem?’ or ‘Why should we care?’ It was ‘How can we fix it together?’” shared student participant Jiwoo Kim.

By investing in future scientists, clinicians, and advocates, programs like this are helping transform cancer care in Kentucky for generations to come.

05/20/2026

'Research Rising': The people powering clinical trials at UK. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4wYj3i7

05/20/2026

Happy Clinical Trials Day! ❤️

Today, we celebrate the clinical research professionals and participants at the UK College of Medicine and beyond who make clinical trials possible. Your dedication is advancing discovery, expanding treatment options, and improving lives for patients across Kentucky and around the world.

The work you do today has the power to transform someone’s tomorrow. ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals

05/19/2026

From securing an F31 fellowship while backpacking in Glacier National Park to mentoring her younger brother through the SURES summer program, Evelyn Bates’ PhD journey at the UK College of Medicine has been defined by curiosity, perseverance, and community.

This August, Evelyn will begin a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, where she will focus on developing personalized treatments for MASLD using patient-derived iPSCs and microphysiological systems. By combining computational expertise with bench research, she is helping shape the future of precision medicine.

“One thing I learned the hard way during my PhD years is that quantity does not always equal quality,” Evelyn said. “Maintaining a level of enjoyment in my work is paramount.”

As she reflects on her time at UK, Evelyn says she will miss the warm environment in DPNS, Lexington summers, and her team at Four Seasons Martial Arts.

Congratulations, Dr. Bates — your future is bright, and your impact is only beginning.

05/19/2026

Five University of Kentucky faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers. Read full story here: https://bit.ly/49bAKjU