Julie Youssefi

Julie Youssefi, MD, discusses being the 海角禁区鈥檚 epilepsy fellow in 2020-2021 鈥 and how being the fellow gave her the tailored experience she needed. 

Julie Youssefi, MD, became interested in epilepsy care during medical school and neurology residency training at the 海角禁区.

(Left-right): Stephanie White, Rebecca Todd, Makayla Arnett, Leon Lamoreaux and Chipper Griffith.

In celebration of National Rural Health Day, yesterday the 海角禁区 and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announced new scholarship opportunities for 海角禁区鈥檚 Rural Physi

Anna Maria South, MD

Anna Maria South, MD, is an addiction medicine physician who treats patients with substance use disorders. She is also an assistant professor at the 海角禁区 training the next generation of health care leaders to improve access and advance treatment. 

picture of michelle lineberry, woman with short blonde hair and fair skin

The 海角禁区 is pleased to announce that Michelle Lineberry, EdD, will assume a new role as the associate dean for student development and progress on Nov. 15. 

Todd Cheever

The 海角禁区 has appointed a division chief of academic medical education 鈥 Todd R. Cheever, MD. 

Representatives from 海角禁区's four health colleges and CICHE were joined by state and local officials to celebrate the new Health Education Building in a ceremonial groundbreaking.

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for the largest academic building in the history of the University of Kentucky.

GME winners

The following individuals were honored at the 海角禁区 Awards Convocation on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Winners included those in Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky.

Biomedical Education

Outstanding Graduate Student Award:
Jamila Tucker, MS

Philip Kern with Dean Charles Griffith

Philip Kern, MD, professor of medicine, has served nearly 50 years providing exceptional education and clinical care and conducting groundbreaking research, with 14 of those years dedicated to advancing the mission of the University of Kentucky.

DOCS lab

Students at the 海角禁区-Northern Kentucky Campus will now have access to important hands-on skill development experiences with the establishment of its new Development of Clinical Skills (DOCS) Lab.

HEED Award

For the third consecutive year, 鈥淚NSIGHT into Diversity鈥 magazine has recognized the 海角禁区 for its work toward inclusive excellence.

Dr. Randaline Barnett

The 海角禁区 welcomes a familiar face to its neurosurgery faculty next year. Randaline Barnett, MD, will join the college and 海角禁区 HealthCare as a pediatric neurosurgeon, returning to her alma mater where she 鈥渇ell in love鈥 with neuroscience and officially became the first doctor in her family.

Dr. Mattingly at Denali

Since graduating from the 海角禁区, Ben Mattingly, MD, has climbed the highest peaks on each continent, known as the 鈥淪even Summits.鈥 He has gone scuba diving near the Galapagos Islands. He has ridden dirt bikes in Romania. He has fished in bodies of water across the U.S. and traveled to so many countries, that he has lost count.

Sabina Warns

Sabina Warns was thrilled when her faculty mentors Campbell Grant, MD, assistant professor of urology, and Kristen Fletcher, MD, associate professor of internal medicine, asked her to join their work on a research project during her first year at the 海角禁区.

The 海角禁区 congratulates 42 medical students who were selected as members of Alpha Omega Alpha, a national medical honor society that honors those who demonstrate professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service in the medical field.

From left to right: Dr. Rachel Wilson, Lisa Williams, Renee Gallagher, and LeAnn Barber

Burnout is a problem in any profession, but it is rampant in health care. This national problem has been evident recently as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many learners, practitioners, faculty, and staff to the limit.

photo of alexander muto

Over the past few weeks, first-year medical student Alexander Muto has been connecting with people and businesses in central Kentucky to help bring relief to his hurting hometown.

Muto is from Maui, an island in Hawaii that recently suffered devastating damage from wildfires. Much of the destruction impacted the city of Lahaina, where Muto grew up.

Elena Manauis

Elena Manauis is a second-year medical student at the 海角禁区. For Women in Medicine Month, the college shines a spotlight on the leadership she has demonstrated during her medical education.

Q: What are some of your leadership roles training at the 海角禁区 College of Medicine?

Group photo of Dr. McKinney, Dr. White, and Dr. Garvy

A key component of the 海角禁区鈥檚 mission is providing exceptional education for medical students, residents and fellows, and biomedical trainees.

pieces of art on display

Learners from the 海角禁区 were presented an opportunity to express their creativity and convey their perspectives on important health care topics.

Angela Dearinger

The 海角禁区 continues to position itself as a leader in advancing health care for Kentuckians and beyond. Success is made possible through its many robust partnerships with health care institutions across the Commonwealth.