We emphasize early clinical exposure and primary care. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is one of eight schools nationwide to be awarded a grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for innovative curriculum development. Implementation of curriculum changes was completed in 1995. Changes in the curriculum have increased student's participation in computer-assisted instruction, problem based learning, small group discussion and interaction, along with traditional methods of learning. There will be earlier and greater integration of clinical experience with didactic learning.
Students also have significant time to pursue independent study of course material.
Students are given the opportunity to participate in Student Summer Research Fellowships which allow them to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. The fellowships are scheduled over the summer months for a period of 10 weeks. Students who are seriously interested apply with a faculty sponsor. Winners are sent to a national meeting. Individual classes have an audio-taping service.