Ready to grow as a physician leader? Applications are OPEN for KMA’s 2027 Kentucky Physicians Leadership Institute (KPLI)! Strengthen your leadership, advocacy and communication skills, build connections with physician leaders and prepare to make a greater impact in your practice and community. Apply by March 14, 2027: kyfmc.org/

Want to help shape health care policy in Kentucky? KMA’s new Capitol Rounds program empowers physicians to build relationships with legislators, strengthen advocacy skills and bring the physician perspective directly to lawmakers shaping health care. Choose your date during the 2027 legislative session and make an impact! Sign up: kyma.org/capitolrounds

Happening Today! “Live Virtual Grand Rounds: Statin-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms & Myopathy” Zoom webinar led by Lexington Clinic physician Syed Haider Abbas, M.D., October 21 at noon EDT. More info: kyma.org/wp-content/uploads/… #CMEGuarantee

KMA President Christine Ko, M.D., says Your KMA is committed to helping Kentucky physicians thrive! From practical CME to advocacy and professional support, we’re here for you. Watch Learn With Me: All Things Billing for tips you can put to work in your practice, and join us Nov. 19 for Learn With Me: Considerations of Diabetes. kyma.org/your-kma/

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KMA member Arthur Malkani, M.D., chief of adult reconstruction at UofL Health, was recently featured in @MDUpdate_KY magazine for his leadership in advancing robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery. He has helped advance robotic joint replacement technology at @UofLHealth contributing to more than 6,000 robotic-assisted total joint replacements. md-update.com/2026/09/jewish…

KMA members Kevin Potts, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Andrew Swiergosz, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, both with @UofLHealth UofL Physicians – Orthopedics, have been recognized by @BFLouisville Louisville Business First as 2026 Health Care Heroes. Dr. Potts was honored as a manager for his leadership, and Dr. Swiergosz was recognized as a Rising Star for his impact on health care. uoflhealth.org/news/uofl-hea…

Your KMA: In the Spotlight Congratulations to KMA President-Elect Ish Stevens, M.D., and the Ashland Children’s Clinic, recently named a 2026 Community Health Champion for Primary Care by WellCare of Kentucky! Dr. Stevens has cared for children and families in the Ashland community since 2000. Your KMA is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Learn With Me: Addressing the Resurgence of Measles, October 29 at 12:00 p.m. ET featuring Bethany Hodge, M.D., @UK_HealthCare moderated by KMA Past-President @Dr_MonalisaKY Monalisa Tailor, M.D. Register at bit.ly/4y5cWYt

“Live Virtual Grand Rounds: Statin-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms & Myopathy” Zoom webinar led by @LexingtonClinic physician Syed Haider Abbas, M.D., October 21 at noon EDT. More info: kyma.org/wp-content/uploads/… #CMEGuarantee

Applications are open for the 2027 Kentucky Physicians Leadership Institute (KPLI)! You don’t need “leader” in your title to lead. KPLI helps Kentucky physicians strengthen leadership skills, expand perspectives and build meaningful connections. Apply by March 14, 2027: kyfmc.org/wp-content/uploads… #KPLI

Happening Today! The next KDPH Healthcare/Public Health Update Webinar is TODAY, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ET. Topics include respiratory diseases, fall vaccines, measles, rabies, tularemia, Candida auris & more. Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg…

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KMA welcomes new members Robert Keskey, M.D., @UofLHealth Chestnut Center Outpatient, Gabrielle Chamlee, M.D., @BHMadisonville Behavioral Health, and Hesham Yasin, M.D., @LexingtonClinic South Broadway-Endocrinology to the KMA family. Your membership makes a difference.

KMA member Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., of Norton Leatherman Spine, became the first surgeon in the world to perform spine surgery using Medtronic’s new Stealth AXiS robotic-assisted surgical system, which he helped codesign. The technology uses AI and real-time alignment tracking to improve surgical precision and patient safety. nortonhealthcare.com/news/no…

KMA member Andrew Gorton, M.D., commenced his professional practice as the newest surgeon and faculty member of the University of Kentucky Division of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Gorton is the most recent alum of the UK's Integrated 6-Year Cardiothoracic Residency Program. medicine.uky.edu/departments…

Learn With Me: All Things Billing, September 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET featuring Yvetta Cua, M.D., @UofLHealth Internal Medicine, moderated by KMA Past-President @Dr_MonalisaKY Monalisa Tailor, M.D. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

“Live Virtual Grand Rounds: Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis” Zoom webinar led by @LexingtonClinic physician Brandon Devers, M.D., September 16 at noon EDT. More info: kyma.org/wp-content/uploads/… #CMEGuarantee

Mark your calendar! The HepFreeKY Fall/Winter 2026 Meeting will be held virtually Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET. All are invited to join this statewide viral hepatitis coalition meeting. Meeting link and agenda coming soon!

The AMA and Vaccine Integrity Project have released a new independent evidence review supporting respiratory virus immunizations for the 2026-27 season. Research continues to show meaningful protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death from flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Learn more: ama-assn.org/press-center/am…