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Surgery department leads White Coats for Black Lives demonstration; takes concrete steps to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion
CLICK HERE FOR STORY AND VIDEO COVERAGE FROM THE LEXINGTON HERALD LEADERBy Josh ShepherdThe Department of Surgery hosted a “White Coats for Black Lives” demonstration on Thursday morning, June 11. The event,...
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Posted - Jun 12Read More
Department of Surgery Statement against Racism and Discrimination
The University of Kentucky Department of Surgery is committed to treat every individual with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate racism or discrimination in any form by faculty, residents, patients,...
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Posted - Jun 9Read More
2020 chief residents and fellows make plans to go forward following an historic final year at UK
To say that the Resident Class of 2020 experienced an unprecedented final year is an understatement. As Kentucky’s efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 at the end of the winter forced hospitals to suspend...
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Posted - Jun 8Read More
Backer begins as director of KCH Pediatric Cardiovascular Program
We would like to officially welcome Dr. Carl Lewis Backer as new chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UK Kentucky Children’s Hospital. His primary appointment is at Cincinnati Children’s, but he will...
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Posted - May 26Read More
Promotions surprise, honor four members of the Surgery faculty
By Josh ShepherdFour members of the Surgery faculty were surprised at Surgery Grand Rounds Wednesday morning, May 13, when department chair Dr. William B. Inabnet III proudly announced that they were approved...
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Posted - May 13Read More
ACGME approves new fellowship and increase in General Surgery residents at UK
@UK_Colorectal@UKyGenSurgeryBy Josh ShepherdThe Division of General Surgery received approval from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in May to expand their class of General...
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Posted - May 11Read More
Timothy Berg's Lifetime Prep for Career as a Surgeon
By the UK College of MedicineClick here for From the Dean's Desk Blog (Dean Robert S. DiPaola, MD) When he’s in the operating room, learning alongside University of Kentucky College of Medicine attending...
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Posted - May 11Read More
The Department of Surgery announces the 2020 recipients of the Dr. Massie and Dr. Pulito Awards
In this unique year in the history of the UK College of Medicine, the Department of Surgery is proud to announce the names of two exceptional senior medical students for the 2020 Dr. Andrew R. Pulito and Dr....
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Posted - May 4Read More
Residents and house staff “platoons” will take on leadership roles against potential COVID-19 surge
By Josh ShepherdChief residents in General Surgery at the University of Kentucky are being trained to assume key leadership roles as part of an overall strategy to manage an anticipated spike in COVID-19...
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Posted - Apr 22Read More
A Touching Letter from Jacob - Dr. John Draus shares a message for those on COVID-19 front line
Dr. John Draus, division chief of Pediatric Surgery, shares a special letter of support for those care providers on the front line of the fight against COVID-19. https://youtu.be/phhHy_xiQXU
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Posted - Apr 21Read More
UK HealthCare approved as a Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) Testing Center
By Josh Shepherd*NOTE: Not long after UK HealthCare received FLS Testing Center approval, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) temporarily closed all testing centers from...
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Posted - Apr 2Read More
UK HealthCare: Recommendations for transplant patients during COVID-19 outbreak
Click this link for original Health Matters article and other related information on patient health.By Dr. Malay Shah, MD, FACSIn this rapidly evolving situation, we are constantly learning more about who is...
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Posted - Apr 1Read More
David B. Drake, MD, named Division Chief of UK Plastic Surgery
The UK Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David B. Drake as the new Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, effective April 1, 2020. The Department would like to thank Dr. Kant Lin...
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Posted - Apr 1Read More
UKnow: Work Anywhere is a New Tool for UK Employees Working Remotely Now
Click link for UKnow articles and informationBy Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Eric MondayFor University of Kentucky employees who are working remotely, UK is providing technology...
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Posted - Mar 25Read More
UKnow: UK HealthCare Launches Telemedicine Program for Patients
Link to UKnow storyBy Allison PerryTo help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and ensure patient safety, UK HealthCare has launched a new telemedicine program to help patients with acute-...
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Posted - Mar 24Read More
Match Day 2020: Department of Surgery announces incoming resident class; College of Medicine matches 14 to surgery programs
By Josh ShepherdThe UK Department of Surgery is pleased to welcome the new class of incoming surgical residents and fellows for the 2020-21 academic year. In addition to this most welcome news, Surgery faculty...
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Posted - Mar 20Read More
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