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The UK Department of Surgery is committed to providing the finest in patient surgical care, training new generations of surgeons, research, and leadership.

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Kids Wanna Know, a new weekly video series from Kentucky Children's, features different care providers answering burning questions about themselves and the work they do every day. Dr. Scottie Day, Physician in Chief of Kentucky Children's Hospital, kicked things off!

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A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center (Markey Cancer Center) researchers suggests that a common steroid could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Learn more: uknow.uky.edu/research/marke…

A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center (<a href="/UKMarkey/">Markey Cancer Center</a>) researchers suggests that a common steroid  could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.  

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Congratulations to Jitesh Patel, MD, MBA, FASCRS. Dr. Patel has recently been named Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the University of Kentucky Department of Surgery beginning in October. UK Colon and Rectal Surgery UK HealthCare UK General Surgery Residency Program medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…

Congratulations to Jitesh Patel, MD, MBA, FASCRS. Dr. Patel has recently been named Division Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the University of Kentucky Department of Surgery beginning in October.  <a href="/UK_Colorectal/">UK Colon and Rectal Surgery</a> <a href="/UK_HealthCare/">UK HealthCare</a> <a href="/UKyGenSurgery/">UK General Surgery Residency Program</a> medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…
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Dr. William Cheadle, Professor of Surgery at UofL, will be the special visiting professor at the 8th annual Richard W. Schwartz, MD Memorial Lecture and Surgical Symposium on Thursday, November 10. The annual event, hosted by the UK Department of Surgery, will be live.

Dr. William Cheadle, Professor of Surgery at UofL, will be the special visiting professor at the 8th annual Richard W. Schwartz, MD Memorial Lecture and Surgical Symposium on Thursday, November 10. The annual event, hosted by the UK Department of Surgery, will be live.
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The UK Division of Plastic Surgery and Kentucky Children's Hospital hosted the 33rd annual Tri-State Craniofacial Conference. It was held in-person and covered cleft care and craniofacial treatment - new research, techniques, and technology. medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…

The UK Division of Plastic Surgery and Kentucky Children's Hospital hosted the 33rd annual Tri-State Craniofacial Conference. It was held in-person and covered cleft care and craniofacial treatment - new research, techniques, and technology. medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…
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The UK Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is excited to welcome a new faculty member, Jin Woo Chung, MD, PhD. Dr. Chung is a respected specialist in heart and lung transplants, organ procurement, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced heart failure. medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…

The UK Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is excited to welcome a new faculty member, Jin Woo Chung, MD, PhD. Dr. Chung is a respected specialist in heart and lung transplants, organ procurement, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced heart failure. medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…
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Dr. William Inabnet, UK Surgery Department Chair, was the featured speaker for thyroid awareness month on WTVQ Channel 36. medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…

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Congratulations to Dr. David Drake, Chief of UK Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, on being selected as an official Visiting Professor of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS). medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…

Congratulations to Dr. David Drake, Chief of UK Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, on being selected as an official Visiting Professor of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS). 
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UK Department of Surgery Professionalism, Integrity, and Equity is accepting applications for Acting Internship Scholarships. Deadline to apply is July 1st. Go to this website for more information: MEDICINE.UKY.EDU/DEPARTMENTS/SU…

UK Department of Surgery Professionalism, Integrity, and Equity is accepting applications for Acting Internship Scholarships.
Deadline to apply is July 1st.
Go to this website for more information: MEDICINE.UKY.EDU/DEPARTMENTS/SU…
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Dr. Charles Acher, MD, will deliver the lecture at the annual Gordon L. Hyde MD Lectureship in Vascular Surgery, sponsored by the University of Kentucky Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Dr. Charles Acher, MD, will deliver the lecture at the annual Gordon L. Hyde MD Lectureship in Vascular Surgery, sponsored by the University of Kentucky Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
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Trauma Survivors Celebration Day is Tuesday, May 14 in Karpf Auditorium. UK HealthCare launched its Trauma Survivor’s Network (TSN) program in recognition of the importance of follow up care. The TSN program connects trauma patients with long term care support programs.

Trauma Survivors Celebration Day is Tuesday, May 14 in Karpf Auditorium. UK HealthCare launched its Trauma Survivor’s Network (TSN) program in recognition of the importance of follow up care.
The TSN program connects trauma patients with long term care support programs.
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IN MEMORIAM: Alfred Byron Young, MD, FACS - former Chair of the UK Departments of Surgery and Neurosurgery passed away January, 2025. Among notable accomplishments, his leadership led to UK Surgical Education being ranked top 5 '80s-'90s. UK General Surgery Residency Program medicine.uky.edu/departments/su…

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CT Surgery professor establishes award supporting medical students and residents in Cardiovascular Research medicine.uky.edu/news/ct-surger…