UKY- Family and Community Medicine

The Univ. of Kentucky Family and Community Department resides within UK's College of Medicine. We use this account for departmental news.

[UKY- Family and Community Medicine @UKYFamMed]

Job Opportunity: We currently have openings for full-time faculty positions at our Lexington, Georgetown, and Hazard locations. If you are a qualified family physician, we encourage you to apply.

Job Board Link:https://t.co/P9nerpT2DO

#NowHiring #FamilyMedicine

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✨ Haley Blake, MD
✨ Melissa Delaney, MD
✨ David Hatfield, DO
✨ Nuruddin Husein, DO
✨ Ali Khan, MD
✨ Davis Ranburger, DO
✨ Rishika Sahajpal, MD
✨ Eric Vogt, MD
✨ Laura Wang, MD
✨ Ray Yuen, MD

#ClassOf2026 #FamMed (2/2)

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Big congratulations to our Class of 2026 residents! 🎉 For 54 years, our program has upheld a tradition of excellence, and we know this group will continue that legacy.

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding individuals (1/2) 👇

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Ever wonder why you're still hungry after eating a "healthy" snack? 🤨

Dr. Michael Hall explains the difference between minimally processed vs. ultra-processed foods—and how simple swaps can fix those energy crashes. 🍎💪

Read more: https://t.co/wdmWuPTqTA

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We are proud to welcome six outstanding new residents to our Lexington program! 🎉
Join us in congratulating our newest residents on this incredible achievement—your journey begins now!

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While the world watches the court, we’re counting down to a different kind of "Selection Sunday." Only 7 days until #MatchDay2026!

Who's joining our Family Medicine team? Drop a 🏀 if you're ready!

#MarchMadness #FamilyMedicine

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From the sidelines of high school football to the exam rooms of @StElizabethNKY, UK alum Andrew Arnold is carrying on his late father’s medical legacy. 🩺💙

A beautiful story of mentorship and family tradition in Kentucky medicine.

Read more: https://t.co/1QyDC14G6O

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Congratulations to Dr. Chase Noel, the 2025 Medical Student Education Voluntary Faculty of the Year!

This award was presented by Dr. Shannon Voogt at the 2026 UK Voluntary Faculty Conference, where Zoe Whitaker accepted on his behalf.

Thank you for all that you do!

[UKY- Family and Community Medicine @UKYFamMed]

Today is Thank a Resident Day, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible physicians in training who give their all every single day. 🩺✨

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The longest month in medicine has officially begun. 🗓️

#MatchDay2026

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☕ Your morning brew might be doing more than just waking you up.

A major new study published this month in JAMA (Feb 2026) suggests that your daily coffee or tea habit could be a key player in long-term brain health.

https://t.co/lnbw7G9tlf

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Is it too early to start a countdown?

#MatchDay2026

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🌡️ Cold season is here! Dr. Michael Hall, Assistant Professor in Family & Community Medicine, shares which OTC cold meds actually help—and which to skip. 👇

https://t.co/xfIXpVphDt

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🎉✨ As 2025 comes to a close, we’re wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year from all of us at UKY Family & Community Medicine!

Grateful for a year filled with teamwork, connection, and community—and for the chance to celebrate together this season. 🎄❄️

[UKY- Family and Community Medicine @UKYFamMed]

🌟 Leadership Spotlight 🌟
Dr. Diana Heiman serves as our Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and as the Associate Dean for UK’s Office of Faculty Affairs & Development — helping drive faculty growth and success across the College of Medicine.

Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/E1qPINZqEn

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ICYMI: The University of Kentucky Rural Morehead Family Medicine Residency, located at UK St. Claire, has earned national recognition for its proven success in preparing physicians who serve Kentucky families close to home.

https://t.co/oPGoTR5b65

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Do you get enough fruits & veggies?

🍎🥝🥕🍅🥦 Eat at least 400 grams or about 5 portions of vegetables & fruits per day for better health.

[Sonu Abraham, MD, FACC @SonuAbrahamMD]

It was a pleasure to speak about the practical aspects of #GDMT initiation and up-titration in #HF at the annual #FamilyMedicineReview2025. Thank you @UKYFamMed @UKFamilyMed for the invitation! The role of our #PCPs in #HFprevention & care is crucial! 🫀#FunctionNotFailure

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Congratulations to Dr. Karen Roper and Dr. Key Douthitt on their recent publication in the journal of @KAFPNow! Drs. Roper and Douthitt discuss the integration of telehealth to training curricula for primary care providers.

https://t.co/9zS0GInszM

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🎉 Happy Clinical Trials Day!
On this day in 1747, James Lind ran the first randomized clinical trial—spoiler alert: 🍋 lemons beat scurvy.
We’ve come a long way since then, but the mission is the same: better data, better care. 🧪💡

[University of Kentucky College of Medicine @UKYMedicine]

⚡ Powered by purpose: 8 ways the UK College of Medicine is impacting clinical research. Read more: https://t.co/XXzzpPEr2u

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Drs. Archana Kudrimoti (pictured 3rd from the left) and Diana Heiman (pictured 1st on the right) attended the @STFM_FM Annual Spring Conference this week. They presented "Recruiting from within: Challenges and opportunities with faculty development".

#familymedicine #STFM