Kristy S. Deep

Kristy S. Deep, MD, MA, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where she also serves as Residency Program Director and co-chairs the Opioid Stewardship Committee. She works clinically as a hospitalist at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital and is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine.

Her educational background is fully rooted at the University of Kentucky, having completed medical school, residency, and an academic medicine fellowship with a Master’s in Educational Policy and Evaluation. As a native of Breathitt County, Kentucky, her passion for opioid stewardship stems from firsthand experience with the opioid epidemic’s impact on rural communities.

• Specialties: Hospital Medicine, Palliative Medicine
• Key Roles: Residency Program Director, Opioid Stewardship Committee Co-Chair
• Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

Her research and clinical interests center on improving doctor-patient communication, advancing pain management strategies, and enhancing resident education through quality improvement initiatives. She is deeply committed to training future physicians and building a sustainable, high-quality health system for Kentucky.

While no recent publications or scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her work in opioid stewardship and medical education reflects a strong commitment to public health and academic medicine. She has been a faculty member since 2007 and continues to play a pivotal role in shaping clinical and educational policy at UK HealthCare.

Kristy S. Deep advises resident physicians as part of her role as program director, though specific names of advisees are not listed. She is involved in institutional grants and initiatives related to opioid safety and medical education, particularly through her leadership in the Opioid Stewardship Committee and residency training programs.

She is affiliated with UK HealthCare’s clinical and academic infrastructure, contributing to teams focused on hospital medicine, palliative care, and medical education reform. Her work integrates clinical service, educational leadership, and public health advocacy, particularly in addressing the opioid crisis in Appalachia.