College of Health Sciences...Consider the Possibilities

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is an exciting, dynamic environment where students, faculty and staff are engaged in classroom and clinical activities, research, and service. We educate front-line entry level practitioners for the allied health disciplines as well as the clinical, educational and research leaders of tomorrow.

CHS has a distinguished history of preparing students for successful careers in the health sciences. Our college was among the first of twelve charter schools for Allied Health in the country. We began in 1966, with certificate, associate, and bachelors degree programs, and have grown to offer bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees.

With over 700 students enrolled, CHS has nearly 200 undergraduates, 300 masters students and 270 clinical and Ph.D. doctoral students. The college’s 58 faculty members and 197 community-based faculty ensure that all students receive extensive personal training and preparation for their future careers. CHS faculty has earned national and international reputations and we have strong international programs for faculty and students.

{Academic Programs} • Athletic Training M.S.

• Medical Labortory Science B.H.S.

• Clinical Leadership & Management B.H.S.

• Physical Therapy D.P.T.

• Clinical Nutrition M.S.

• Physician Assistant Studies M.S.

• Communication Sciences & Disorders B.H.S., M.S.

• Radiation Sciences M.S.

• Human Health Sciences B.S.

• Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D.

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Emily Brownell

“With strong academics, cutting edge research, and the opportunity to operate independently at clinical sites, it’s no wonder UK was my top choice. The faculty and staff constantly inspire students to be a cut above the rest, a challenge that I strive every day to meet. I highly recommend the Athletic Training program at the University of Kentucky for any individuals looking to better themselves as a person, friend, and athletic trainer.�

Athletic Training The masters degree program in Athletic Training (AT) is designed to accommodate both NATA certified athletic trainers and individuals who have completed coursework from an accredited athletic education program. We offer a balanced graduate program of clinical skills and academic enhancement that is supplemented with a research experience. The Post-Professional Program in Athletic Training represents the cooperative actions of the (1) UK College of Health Sciences, (2) UK Department of Athletics, and (3) UK Sports Medicine Center located in the UK Chandler Medical Center.

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Course work and clinical experiences are designed to develop skills necessary to conduct research and increase proficiency in sports injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. It is a goal that graduates become critical consumers of research and accepted clinical practices, advanced healthcare providers, and leaders in the clinical, educational, and research endeavors of the profession. Each student admitted to the Masters in Athletic Training program is fully funded with a graduate assistantship. Students and faculty in this program are involved in the Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. program.

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“Thanks to the diverse courses and leadership skills I acquired in the Clinical Leadership and Management program, I now work as a leader in Clinical Informatics and have continued on to Graduate School.

One of the greatest aspects about the program was that I could still work full-time and raise a young family while completing my coursework. I appreciate everything the faculty and program did to prepare me to be a clinical leader and to realize that there are endless opportunities out there.”

Lynda Bennett

Clinical Leadership & Management The major goal of this undergraduate program is to provide a degree in Clinical Leadership and Management (CLM) that will enable associate degree trained professionals to assume advanced leadership and managerial responsibilities in various healthcare settings. It also provides a bridge to graduate study in, for example, information technology, health services management, health policy or other careers.

In addition, this program contributes to a more highly skilled healthcare workforce which ultimately serves patients better, resulting in improved quality of care. Historically, there have

been few opportunities in Kentucky for associate degree trained healthcare professionals to continue their undergraduate education and earn a baccalaureate degree in a health related discipline.

This program allows trained healthcare professionals, for example, respiratory therapists, nurses, dental hygienists, who want to continue their studies on a graduate level to do so. The CLM program is also proud to offer coursework via distance learning to off-campus sites and offer evening courses so that students may work fulltime and complete their degree.

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“Whatever your dream may be, from participating in cutting edge research, to traveling across the country, to impacting the lives of people across the state of Kentucky, the Clinical Nutrition Program can help you attain it. Clinical Nutrition has allowed me to experience all of these things while equipping me with nutritional expertise which I would like to couple with global missions work to make a change in the health of the world.”

Regina Lewis

Clinical Nutrition The interdisciplinary Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences enables students in its Ph.D. and Master of Science programs to explore the interrelationship between environmental factors and nutrients and their effect on biochemistry, physiology and disease development. This program is administered by the UK College of Medicine. More than 60 faculty members provide teaching and individualized research guidance across 28 departments and divisions at the University Colleges of Medicine, Health Sciences and Agriculture, as well as Arts and Sciences and Education.

One of the Center’s primary areas of research and training targets nutrition and chronic diseases, with a focus on obesity and associated disorders of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Other specialty areas include nutrition and oxidative stress, nutrition and aging, clinical nutrition, animal nutrition and food science. Depending on their specific interest, graduates can work in wide variety of areas including hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, sales, WIC programs and in wellness centers.

The Center was recently reviewed in the top 25% of all nutrition programs by the National Research Council.

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Academic Program www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/commdisorders “My decision to attend UK’s CSD undergraduate and graduate programs is one I will never regret. In a field that allows for such a tremendous diversity of career options-- with opportunities to work in the NICU or a nursing home-this program equipped me to face each environment with a solid foundation of knowledge. The small class size allowed me to eventually view my classmates as co-workers and friends and the professors as accessible, invaluable resources. From the hands-on clinic experiences and stimulating classroom environments to the challenging rotation placements and opportunities for community involvement, this program prepared me both academically and professionally to become an excellent speech-language pathologist.”

Sarah Groppo

Communication Sciences & Disorders The Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers both a pre-professional undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) and a masters degree program in speech-language pathology. Speech-language pathologists are healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat problems related to speech sound production, comprehension and production of language, voice, stuttering, swallowing, orofacial anomalies, and hearing for individuals across the lifespan.

The program provides a student-run outpatient clinic as

well as inpatient and outpatient speech-language pathology services for UK Chandler Medical Center and Kentucky Clinic. Students and faculty in this program are involved in the Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. program.

Admission to graduate programs around the country is very competitive. To assure that BHS graduates will be competitive for the limited number of spaces in UK’s graduate program and other programs around the country, the University of Kentucky limits the number of undergraduate CSD majors.

The Communication Sciences & Disorders Master of Science program is ranked in the top 25% of all Speech-Language Pathology programs by U.S. News and World Report.

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Human Health Sciences The Human Health Sciences (HHS) baccalaureate program prepares undergraduate students for future careers in a dynamic, interprofessional healthcare environment. Graduates of this program will have a strong foundation in the basic sciences and develop competencies in healthcare skills and knowledge, thereby maximizing professional career opportunities. This program is not intended to replace traditional pathways leading to healthcare careers; instead, it is intended to offer a unique alternative embracing interprofessional education with a broad exposure to healthcare practices, policies and management for those seeking careers in healthcare and the health professions.

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Specifically, the degree offers four options for students interested in future graduate or professional study in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs. This degree also prepares students for work in a variety of other fields, including mid-level management or supervision across healthcare environments, medical or pharmaceutical sales, and community health advocacy. Students graduating from this program will also be competitive for other graduate disciplines.

College of Health Sciences “When I first came to UK from the Bahamas as a pre-med student, I was not quite sure what I wanted to do. After working in a research lab on campus during my sophomore and junior years, I realized that laboratory work is my passion. The Medical Laboratory Science program has been the perfect blend of clinical and laboratory experience. This program enhanced my problem solving skills in terms of interpreting patient results and has also given me the clinical knowledge and confidence to pursue other endeavors. Being a part of the Medical Laboratory Science program at the University of Kentucky is the best decision that I have made for my career. Not only does completion of the program provide a promising career path as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, it can also serve as a stepping stone for other careers such as medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, and physical therapy.�

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Scottia Miller

Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Scientists are integral parts of the healthcare team.

They use sophisticated instrumentation and technology to perform laboratory testing on blood and body fluids providing vital laboratory information that assists in patient diagnosis and treatment, as well as disease monitoring or prevention. For example, these test results may be used to detect cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, bacteria and viruses, as well as drug abuse.

Traditional students apply to the program in the second semester of the sophomore year and begin Medical Laboratory Science courses in the fall of the junior year. Students complete an intense curriculum that includes lectures and student laboratory classes, and then complete a 20-24 week clinical practicum in one of our affiliated clinical sites. Opportunities exist for the student who wishes to complete clinical practice at sites in rural Kentucky.

The Medical Laboratory Science (formerly Clinical Laboratory Science) baccalaureate program at the University of Kentucky began in 1933 and was one of the first programs in the United States. The program has evolved over the years and has graduates worldwide who have worked in the field.

After completion of the MLS curriculum, students are well prepared for clinical practice in the modern, automated laboratory. Graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations as Medical Laboratory Scientists through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification.

The 18-month program provides sequential instruction in laboratory medicine for the student who has been well prepared in science and mathematics during the first 2 years of study at the university.

The program is offered on both the Lexington campus of the University of Kentucky and at the Center for Excellence in Rural Health campus in Hazard, KY.

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Heather McKnight

“ Entering the program as a physical therapist assistant, the PT program has allowed me to develop an even greater appreciation for the profession.

The faculty and staff have provided me with the tools, support, and direction to become a successful physical therapy clinician. Being a student at the Center for Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, KY has given me the opportunity to recognize the need for physical therapy services, particularly in the rural Kentucky setting. I believe the UK DPT program is very successful in developing outstanding, evidence based physical therapy practitioners designed to meet the growing needs of rural Kentucky, as well as the rest of the state and nation.”

Physical Therapy Physical therapy is about caring for people who are facing physical impairment. Through an established theoretical base and clinical care, a physical therapist’s goal is to restore a patient’s optimal physical function with support, knowledge and understanding.

The Physical Therapy (PT) program at UK has been educating physical therapists since 1967. The program is conducted at the Lexington, Kentucky campus and at the Center for Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) in Hazard, Kentucky. UK’s PT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

The purpose of the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Kentucky is to meet the physical therapy needs of Kentucky and contribute to global needs overall by developing competent physical therapy practitioners who are analytical thinkers, educators and professionals. The Division of Physical Therapy strives to develop practitioners who are knowledgeable, ethical, independent, adaptable, reflective and service oriented. This practitioner development is accomplished through a wide variety of mechanisms:

1. Educational programs which are informed by scholarship and research and designed to provide excellence in instruction as well as accessibility to a diverse student body. These programs include the professional Doctorate of Physical Therapy (Lexington and CERH campuses), post-professional programs and continuing education courses. Students and faculty in this program are involved in the Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. program.

2. Scholarship, research, and creative activities that contribute to the discovery and expansion of knowledge in the health sciences.

3. Service to the public (in urban and rural communities), to other professional disciplines, and to the profession.

4. Professional socialization through participation in professional activities and organizations.

The Doctorate of Physical Therapy program is ranked in the top 20% of all Physical Therapy programs by U.S. News and World Report.

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Academic Program “The PAS program has not only prepared me academically to be a compassionate healthcare provider, but I have grown professionally, personally, culturally, in my faith, and as a team-member. The college and faculty have supported and encouraged me in international travels, research pursuits and community service initiatives! I believe the UK PAS program provides a comprehensive community that highlights our individual interests; I feel very equipped to begin my career as a PA with a passion in global public health!”

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Stefanie Brock

Physician Assistant Studies Additional Subspecialties include: Physician Assistants are certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), a mark of professional accomplishment, and state licensed. They are health professionals who practice medicine as members of a team with their supervising physicians. PAs deliver a broad range of medical and surgical services to diverse populations in rural and urban settings. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventative healthcare, assist in surgery, and prescribe medications. PAs promote quality, cost effective medical care to all members of society.

What are examples of areas in which PAs practice?

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Family Practice Internal Medicine Pediatrics Emergency Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

General Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties to include: • • • • •

Cardiothoracic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Pediatric Surgery Neurosurgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Oncology Dermatology Interventional Radiology Cardiology Urology

The Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) Program at UK was initiated in 1973 and is one of two Physician Assistant programs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The PAS program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree is conferred by the UK Graduate School for students at the UK Lexington campus and at the rural campus, which was created in 1996, located at Morehead State University. Graduates are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination. After successful completion of the examination, they are eligible for state certification and licensure to practice as certified Physician Assistants.

The PAS program also offers international opportunities for its students including some who choose to do their clerkship rotations in various countries including Kenya, Swaziland and England. There are also other opportunities within the college to travel internationally on short term trips to Ecuador and Mexico, with other partnerships developing as well.

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Academic Program “The UK Radiological Medical Physics program is among the earliest CAMPEPaccredited programs in U.S. Throughout the years the curriculum has been well organized and our clinical training to the students is one of the best in North America, which is why our students are well received in the job market. Students are part of daily clinical practice… the physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses and engineers are all very helpful and ready to help students learn. Working under the supervision of senior physicists, the students get lots of hands-on experience that prepares them well for future jobs or residency.”

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Xin Roger Xie Ph.D.

Radiation Sciences The Master of Science in Radiological Medical Physics provides students a thorough didactic grounding in fundamental and specialized medical physics, with hands-on experience using stateof-the-art equipment, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Programs (CAMPEP).

The University of Kentucky program is unique in that most of the time is spent learning in the clinical setting, working on the requirements of our detailed clinical practicum (therapy emphasis).

The program is particularly well-known for its hands-on student training. Graduates do very well on certification examinations offered by the American Board of Radiology, and historically have been very successful at finding great careers. Radiation Science graduates have become President of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), and many others are found in positions of major national responsibility (including President of CAMPEP).

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The UK Radiological Medical Physics program: • Provides intensive clinical training • Is a small, selective program that provides individual mentoring for all students.

• Has a 40 year history of providing didactic and clinical training of the highest quality.

• Offers an in-house residency that exclusively accepts graduates from our program.

The national network of UK graduates is extensive. Included are, two AAPM presidents, the Chairman of the Board of CAMPEP, a current AAPM Professional council chair, and numerous other active professionals.

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Academic Program www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/rehabsciences “The Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. program offers an invaluable educational and research experience to the aspiring clinician scientist.

Whether your goal is to become a professor in your chosen field, an expert clinician that is focused on evidence based practice, a leading researcher addressing clinical or educational areas within your chosen field, or a combination of all three- I believe the program is able to make each of these goals for future success a reality.”

Joanna Hoch Ph.D.

Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. The Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program is designed to produce research and academic leaders in rehabilitation sciences for the professions of athletic training, communication sciences and disorders, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Our goal is to prepare capable academicians with a broad understanding of the rehabilitation sciences, expertise in their discipline, skills to fulfill leadership responsibilities, and demonstrated ability to advance knowledge through research and scholarship. Through academic, clinical, and leadership experiences, the program is designed to prepare graduates to be scholars, conduct rehabilitation-related research, teach at the university level, direct a discipline-specific education

program, work in the rehabilitation services field, and collaborate with other professionals to provide leadership in rehabilitation health.

The Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral program offers a unique multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional emphasis. Students study with professionals from all four disciplines and course work is offered by faculty members from four institutions within the Commonwealth: University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State University, and Western Kentucky University.

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Student Involvement Ambassadors The College of Health Sciences Student Ambassadors is a select group of students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics and student leadership. They serve the college and assist with student recruitment and speak to community and university groups. They also plan social, philanthropic and educational activities for peers, such as National Allied Health Professionals week and the annual Hall of Fame, Scholarship and Awards Dinner, and represent the college at receptions and meetings.

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Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) club for students in the MLS program and those who are Pre-MLS Pre-Physician Assistant Club Pre-Physical Therapy Club NSSLHA - The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association is for students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program and those who are Pre-CSD

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Co-Curricular Education, Outreach & Service Healthcare Residential College The Colleges of Health Sciences and Nursing have collaborated with the UK Office of Residence Life to create the Healthcare Residential College. A residential experience designed for first-year students living in Holmes Hall, the Healthcare Residential College assists those who are pursuing careers and majors in the healthcare profession. Students have the opportunity to live and learn with like-minded individuals and explore healthcare careers through programming as well as network with faculty and professionals.

As members of the Healthcare Residential College, students can expect to receive informal advising, healthcare presentations, and mentoring with faculty from the healthcare colleges.

Outreach Whether just down the street or thousands of miles away, the staff, faculty, students and alumni of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. Outreach initiatives are one of the cornerstones of the college. Just as education and research play a major role in shaping who we are, outreach initiatives enrich our experiences and are evidence of the CHS commitment to a brighter tomorrow.

For years, the college has been committed to international and interprofessional outreach. CHS has developed partnerships around the globe that help foster global citizens and compassionate healthcare professionals. CHS students, faculty and staff have the chance to be exposed to radically different practices, making them more aware of the needs and the opportunities that exist in today’s healthcare world. And while these experiences are invaluable, the

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College of Health Sciences also remains committed to the university’s landgrant mission that calls on us to make a difference for the state of Kentucky. From Paducah to Pikeville, the college is transforming lives and impacting healthcare. In fact, the majority of CHS students choose to remain in Kentucky after graduating and many serve in rural areas where access to quality health care is limited.

CHS plays a major role in producing top-notch medical providers to assure that Kentucky’s citizens receive quality healthcare.

Samaritan’s Touch In partnership with UK HealthCare Samaritan Physical Therapy Clinic, Samaritan’s Touch is a physical therapy clinic led by UK Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Students provide services including examination, treatment and patient education while closely supervised by licensed physical therapist faculty. These services are provided to members of the community without health insurance coverage, whose insurance does not provide access to physical therapy, and with insurance who have used all their allowed physical therapy visits but still require services out of pocket.

CSD Clinic The Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate student clinic has provided low-cost services to individuals in the community for decades. Under the close supervision of faculty members, students conduct more than 1,500 assessment and treatment sessions annually to individuals of all ages across the spectrum of speech and language disabilities. In addition, CSD clinicians are sole providers of inpatient and outpatient services for UK HealthCare.

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Study Abroad

The College of Health Sciences encourages undergraduate and graduate education experiences across the globe in coordination with the UK Office of International Affairs.

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) recognizes the importance of preparing students to provide healthcare in the global society of the 21st century. Students are provided with opportunities to study abroad through faculty-led coursework, interprofessional service trips, and clinical rotations. CHS continues to expand opportunities for students to learn about healthcare around the globe.

Exploring Health and Elder Care in Great Britain Undergraduate and graduate students can participate in this two-week faculty-led trip to learn first-hand about service and policy developments for older people in an international context.

Participants travel as a group to the United Kingdom to visit England, Scotland and Wales and identify how each of these countries is attempting to meet the needs of an aging population.

In addition to visiting healthcare and government agencies that focus on elder care issues in Scotland, Wales, and England, students explore Edinburgh, Bath and London during free time.

Clinical Experiences In 1992, CHS entered into a faculty and student exchange program with the University of Wolverhampton in Wolverhampton, England.

The first exchanges were focused on research and involved students in the CHS Medical Laboratory Science program. The program focus has shifted to clinical experiences and has expanded to include students from Physician Assistant Studies, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Physical Therapy. Short-and long-term clinical experiences are now available in a number of additional locations, including Kenya, Swaziland, Ecuador, Guatemala, Australia, Hong Kong, and Italy, with plans to expand to India.

These are some of the present study abroad offerings for CHS students. The college works every year to expand the type and locations of our international opportunities. Be sure to keep looking for new healthcare-related facultyled trips, service opportunities, clinical opportunities, and other study abroad opportunities in the coming years.

Shoulder to Shoulder Global Students have the opportunity to travel to Ecuador and volunteer in several clinics in larger cities and villages, partnering with students, faculty, and staff across all the healthcare colleges at UK. Some future endeavors that students hope to be involved in include partnering with rehabilitation centers and offering these clinics assistance with obtaining equipment and other resources.

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Research

The College of Health Sciences is committed to building an internationally-recognized research enterprise. The goal of the research program is to build interdisciplinary research teams that bridge our two departments, Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Major areas of focus are • Frailty and Injury Prevention • Rehabilitation • Voice and Language Disorders The long term goal is to develop new strategies to maintain functional independence, emphasizing both mobility and communication skills.

The Office of Research provides funds for project development, equipment and facilities, and infrastructure for obtaining extramural funding.

Current projects include • Understanding the aging voice and language processing • Overcoming feeding and swallowing disorders • Preventing muscle wasting during disuse and aging • Understanding muscle stem cell function with obesity, following exercise, and during aging • Rehabilitation strategies to prevent long term muscle and joint dysfunction • Infrastructure establishment for rehabilitative research in rural Kentucky • Understanding voice maturation and development of voice disorders in children • Preparing clinical healthcare providers for rural employment • Relationship of student outcomes to school-based physical therapy services www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/research

All projects have a strong translational component such that research will lead to novel intervention and rehabilitation strategies.

Undergraduate Research The Office of Undergraduate Research in the College of Health Sciences is committed to fostering the curiosity of undergraduate students, by offering multiple opportunities, across a variety of topics, for mentored, self-directed work. Participating in an undergraduate research experience can take many forms, ranging from collecting performance data with human subjects to staining tissue cultures, depending on the student’s area of interest.

The goals of the College of Health Sciences undergraduate research initiative are to (1) Foster independent thinking and creativity, (2) Offer guidance and mentorship to students interested in research, (3) Provide a forum for students to present the results of their research, and (4) Encourage students to consider careers in the health sciences.

Undergraduates engaged in research apply what they know to interesting questions and have an opportunity to see their ideas come to life. Research experiences are offered year-round allowing students to earn course credit or volunteer in paid or unpaid positions.

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Office of Student Affairs The College of Health Sciences Office of Student Affairs (OSA) offers services to prospective and currently enrolled students within our various academic programs at the University of Kentucky. OSA strives to answer any questions that you might have concerning CHS programs and to assist you in preparation and admission to the college. The OSA offers assistance with: • • • • • • • •

Academic advising for undergraduates (HHS, Pre-CLM, Pre-MLS, & Pre-CSD) Pre-professional/graduate advising Admissions assistance Student enrollment assistance Scholarships Connecting to campus resources Student involvement opportunities Academic policy and conduct issues assistance

OSA is located in the Charles T. Wethington Building and is open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.

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