Reflecting on meaning in medicine at the ACGME Annual Education Conference

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Reflecting on meaning in medicine at the ACGME Annual Education Conference
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) hosted its Annual Education Conference March 7-9. More than 4,000 people in health care education leadership, caregiving, and administrative positions attended the conference in Orlando, Florida. Among these attendees were Tekuila Carter, M.D., Anesthesiology Program Director, Kimberly Butler Pediatric Residency Program Manager, and Gabriel Daniels, M.D., PGY 4 fellow in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. There were a total of 14 attendees from UAB.
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5 qualities of a successful leader part 1: Personal proficiency

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5 qualities of a successful leader part 1: Personal proficiency

In today's dynamic and competitive world, effective leadership is not just about the perceived authority that comes with the title but about embodying a set of qualities that inspire and drive positive change. Let's delve into the first of the five domains in the UAB Medicine Leadership Competency Model: personal proficiency.

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Heersink Student Spotlight: MS2 student performs free vision screenings in hometown elementary school

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Heersink Student Spotlight: MS2 student performs free vision screenings in hometown elementary school
Eddie Higginbotham, an MS2 student at the Heersink School of Medicine on the primary care track, recently visited his childhood elementary school to perform vision screenings in partnership with Impact America’s Focus First.
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Honoring Heersink’s Spring 2024 Endowed Chairs and Professorships

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Honoring Heersink’s Spring 2024 Endowed Chairs and Professorships
The spring 2024 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception honored the distinguished faculty members of the Heersink School of Medicine for their outstanding impact on contemporary medicine and medical education. Anupam Agarwal, M.D., the dean of the Heersink School of Medicine, extended a warm welcome to the honorees, their families, and other leaders from the school. The gathering took place at the Wallace Tumor Institute on April 17. 
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Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

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Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

As May approaches, the Office for Diversity and Inclusion looks forward to celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2024.

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12 graduate from UAB Medicine’s SAIL Spring 2024 program

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12 graduate from UAB Medicine’s SAIL Spring 2024 program

UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office recently recognized 12 individuals in its fourth cohort of Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL). The spring 2024 graduates received their certificates on April 9.

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Heersink School of Medicine hosts POCUS trainings in partnership with the Global Ultrasound Institute

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Heersink School of Medicine hosts POCUS trainings in partnership with the Global Ultrasound Institute

Since October 2023, Heersink School of Medicine’s Department of Medical Education has hosted several faculty training sessions in partnership with the Global Ultrasound Institute (GUSI). GUSI aims to equip medical professionals with skills to effectively use Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) devices.

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Honoring women faculty promoted in 2023 with annual Reception

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Honoring women faculty promoted in 2023 with annual Reception
The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosted the annual Women in Medicine and Science Promotion Reception April 11, which recognized women faculty promoted at the end of 2023. The honorees and their guests were greeted by Heersink leadership to celebrate their remarkable achievements.
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