UK College of Medicine

Congratulations to Dr. JB Chadwell, our Resident of the Month!

Dr. Chadwell is recognized not only for his leadership as academic chief resident and his commitment to exceptional patient care, but also for the compassion and curiosity that changed one patient's life.

When caring for a patient who had long been documented as nonverbal with global aphasia, Dr. Chadwell recognized the patient spoke Mandarin and initiated a conversation in the patient's native language. With interpreter services, the team discovered the patient could communicate, understand instructions, and express his needs. Dr. Chadwell ensured the patient's medical record was updated and coordinated with the nursing facility so interpreter services would be consistently available moving forward.

His attention to detail, persistence, and advocacy transformed this patient's care and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of meeting patients where they are.

Thank you, Dr. Chadwell, for leading with compassion, curiosity, and excellence. Your dedication is making a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and inspiring those around you.

Carrie Oser, PhD, has been named director of the University of Kentucky Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR). 🎉

Oser brings to the role more than 20 years of experience advancing research on substance use disorders and improving health outcomes in Kentucky and beyond. A faculty member at UK since 2004, she has been involved with CDAR throughout her career and was named a University Research Professor in 2024. Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/4cnLRaK

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UK HealthCare expands options for patients with persistent AFib After years of living with atrial fibrillation and unsuccessful attempts to restore a normal heart rhythm, 78-year-old Kathie Kok found relief through a hybrid treatment approach at UK HealthCare. Her experience highlights how physicians are expanding options for patients with persistent AFib, a con...

The first day of medical school is here! 🍎🎉

Today, our newest medical students took the first step toward becoming the physicians they have always dreamed of being. Be sure to wish them luck (or give them a high five!) if you see them around campus. 💙

A white coat is more than a symbol. It is a promise.

Today, the Class of 2030 took their first steps into a profession built on compassion, curiosity, and service. As they donned their white coats, they joined a community committed to improving the health of Kentucky and beyond.

Congratulations, Class of 2030. Your journey starts here. 🤍

Coming full circle: Inaugural College of Medicine Bowling Green alumni return to serve Kentucky 💙🥼

Coming full circle: Inaugural College of Medicine Bowling Green alumni return to serve Kentucky In 2018, the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green Campus welcomed its first class of medical students. After four years of school and four years of residency, several of that class's alumni have returned to Kentucky to improve access to care in the rural and underserved areas they know best.

White Coat Ceremony takes place today and tomorrow at our four campuses all across the Commonwealth! Tune in to the livestream on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Dr. Ann Stowe named director of graduate studies for IBS. Read the full announcement >> https://bit.ly/3S1vpGl

Welcome, Class of 2030!! 💥🐴

Orientation kicked off with a bang at our House Sorting Ceremony! Through our Learning Communities, each student is welcomed into a "House"—a smaller community designed to foster connection, collaboration, and support throughout medical school. It's where study groups become lifelong friendships.

We can't wait to get to know this incredible incoming class and watch them begin their journey to becoming the next generation of physicians. 💙