Aradhana Kaushal

Dr. Aradhana Kaushal serves as Professor of Radiation Oncology and Assistant Dean for the Rural Physician Leadership Program at the University of Kentucky, joining UK HealthCare in 2020. Her career spans clinical leadership, research, and medical education with focus on eliminating health disparities in oncology care.

Her educational credentials include:

• BA/MD from Boston University School of Medicine (magna cum laude)
• Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Dr. Kaushal's research integrates Radiation Oncology with Health Disparities and Medical Education, emphasizing holistic, evidence-based treatment for prostate cancer, breast cancer, pediatric malignancies, and other oncological conditions. Her clinical expertise covers 10+ cancer types including lung, lymphoma, brain, and ocular malignancies.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Induction into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honors society

As a dedicated mentor, she guided resident trainees in the National Cancer Institute-Walter Reed Naval Medical Center program and led the Multi-disciplinary Prostate Clinic at NIH Clinical Center. Previous roles included radiation oncology practice at the VA Hospital in Orlando serving military veterans. Her current work centers on rural physician leadership development and comprehensive cancer care across Kentucky.