UAB and McWane Science Center bring surgical education to Birmingham-Metro area schools
Written by Emma Shepard
The McWane Surgical Systems program–first piloted in September with Chu at the helm– introduces middle and high-school aged students to the medical field, and surgery, in particular. And, it serves the Birmingham City School population of students– 99 percent of these students are considered in to be an underrepresented minority, with a majority of these students being Black.
Medical students in the Health Equity Scholars program were energized and inspired after meeting together to discuss problems surrounding access to healthcare at their recent retreat.
Three faculty honored with endowed chair or professorship in the Heersink School of Medicine
Written by Jane Longshore
An appointment to an endowed chair or professorship is among the highest academic honors a faculty member can receive. The UAB Heersink School of Medicine holds a remarkable 214 endowed chairs and professorships. These honors are essential to recruiting and retaining premier educators, clinicians, and researchers. Endowed chairs and professorships also allow donors to link their names to an area of special meaning within the university.
Spina Bifida spotlight: Zac Cannady
Written by Emma Shepard
This week, Zac Cannady shares more about his experiences with Spina Bifida and the transition from pediatric to adult care.
Reddy named state chair of the Cancer Liaison Program
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
Sushanth Reddy, M.D., FACS, has been named state chair of the Cancer Liaison Program for the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
As the UAB Heersink School of Medicine advances and grows as a national leader of excellence and research, UAB campus prepares for the new Altec Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building by renovating the decades-old LHRB.