We’re growing
Written by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D.
We’ve achieved an outstanding position of growth over the past two years, and I believe several key factors have contributed to our successes.
There’s no doubt that scholarships make a huge difference for students. My career in academic medicine may have been completely different, if not for a 1, 026-mile trip I took to interview for one in the summer of 1982.
Back in July, I shared my personal goals under the UAB Medicine AMC21 strategic plan to create an enriched environment for engagement, innovation and discovery across mission areas in the School of Medicine. In order to meet any of those goals, we have to develop the environment of UAB as a destination for the country’s best talent.
Harnessing the value of creativity, innovation in academic medicine
Written by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D.
The nature of an academic medical center is an inquisitive one. That curiosity is what makes UAB special, not only in the Birmingham community, but throughout the state of Alabama.