About the College
The Medical School for Kentucky
Welcome to the º£½Ç½ûÇø College of Medicine, Kentucky’s flagship medical school, where we are dedicated to educating the next generation of compassionate physicians, pioneering researchers, and health care leaders. Since our founding in 1960, we have advanced medical education, transformative research, and high-quality clinical care to serve the people of Kentucky and beyond.
Mission
To provide an environment that promotes excellence in education, ensures access to high-quality health care, and drives transformative research to improve health and wellness for all.
Vision
To lead the nation in addressing health care challenges through innovative research, comprehensive education, and advanced clinical care.
Caring for Kentucky's Future
We are educating the next generation of physicians to serve across Kentucky and the nation.
Become part of something bigger — because we care.
Interprofessional Health Care Education
At the º£½Ç½ûÇø College of Medicine, our nationally recognized curriculum prepares students to meet the evolving needs of the medical field.
We are uniquely positioned with all six health science colleges - Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Health Sciences - on the same campus, enabling interprofessional healthcare education and collaborative research that sets our graduates apart.
º£½Ç½ûÇø Medicine’s Key Differentiators
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Early clinical experiences that allow students to work with patients from the start.
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Integrated basic and clinical sciences that connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
•&²Ô²ú²õ±è;Innovative teaching methods like small-group tutorials, clinical simulations, and interactive lab exercises.
Meet Dean Charles Griffith, MD, MPH
We are uniquely positioned with all six health science colleges - Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Health Sciences - on the same campus, enabling interprofessional health care education and collaborative research that sets our graduates apart.
Admissions and Training Opportunities
Transforming Health Education Across Kentucky
To address Kentucky’s healthcare needs, we have expanded our reach through regional campuses:
• Bowling Green Campus: In partnership with Med Center Health and WKU.
• Northern Kentucky Campus: In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare and NKU.
• Morehead Campus: In partnership with St. Claire HealthCare, we train future physicians to serve rural communities in Eastern Kentucky through the Rural Physician Leadership Program.
Our campuses provide the same rigorous curriculum as Lexington, focusing on early clinical experiences and collaborative learning across disciplines.
Research and Innovation
Our faculty are at the forefront of medical research, tackling Kentucky’s most pressing health challenges through collaboration, innovation, and discovery. We secure millions in (NIH) funding each year, advancing science and improving health outcomes.
Our research not only advances medicine but also enriches the learning environment for our students, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.
Excellence in Clinical Care
Through our partnership with º£½Ç½ûÇø HealthCare, ranked the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report, the º£½Ç½ûÇø College of Medicine delivers world-class clinical care to communities across the state. Our collaboration with healthcare providers statewide expands access to specialized treatments and supports our mission to improve health outcomes across Kentucky.