Office of Medical Education

Academic Computing Quick Links

Blackboard
The majority of medical classes use the Blackboard system to supplement typical courses. Many Course Directors will post the syllabus, class schedule, handouts and other instructional materials, including lecture recordings and grades, into this learning management system.   Some helpful links and contacts are listed below. 
University login page for Blackboard
Blackboard Information and Help Pages
COM Blackboard contact: scott.pappas@uky.edu

Echo360
This is the lecture capture software that is used by the College of Medicine.  Each lecture is recorded, and is available for viewing later on demand.  Some of these recordings will also be published directly to the course blackboard website.  Lectures can be streamed on a PC, Mac, IOS device, or Android.  The lectures can be accessed at the following link: http://app.mc.uky.edu/medicine/echoportal/

Downloads
UK students are eligible for free software downloads though the university and
discounted software purchases through e-academy. Visit the Download Site for more information.

Medical Center Library

Student Account Manager (Link Blue)

Exchange E-mail
All medical students MUST use UK Exchange e-mail system (cloud services such as Google cannot be used). Access Exchange E-mail via Web