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Mentoring Program Mentors and medical students are matched based on similar career choices, research and common personal interest. In addition, the program provides an opportunity for medical students to build networking skills and relationships to aid in future employment opportunities. The program is intended to create an atmosphere that will contribute to fostering a welcoming and comfortable learning environment for medical students. For more information on the Mentoring Program, contact the Health Center Student Diversity and Enrichment Services office at (859) 257-5196. Service-Learning Opportunities In 2006, the UK College of Medicine partnered with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and the YMCA to launch “Activate Johnson,” a program for students at Johnson Elementary School. The program is now located William Wells Brown Elementary School and focuses on healthy lifestyles, asthma treatment/prevention and health care careers. The healthy lifestyle program, which is called UK Jumpin’ Jaguars is coached by College of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health students. For more information on the Jumpin' Jaguars program, contact Elsie Stines at (859) 323-0603 or estin2@email.uky.edu Hispanic Health Fair For more information on the Hispanic Health Fair, contact Shirley Tipton at (859) 323-2460 or sctipt1@email.uky.edu Salvation Army Free Medical Clinic For more information on the Salvation Army Clinic, contact Shirley Tipton at (859) 323-2460 or sctipt1@email.uky.edu
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