The School of Medicine held its Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 22 at Bartow Arena. Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, senior vice president for Medicine and dean of the School of Medicine, welcomed the 182 graduates and their families to the 2021 ceremony.

Candace Adedokun, M.D., is the president and founder of Dynamic Health—an organization committed to improving the health of individuals through personalized coaching and providing education to future physicians.

The School of Medicine is proud to announce the establishment of the UAB School of Medicine Immunology Institute, a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary hub for scientists who seek to advance the study of immunology and improve human health through immune-based therapies including vaccines.

For our final AAPI Heritage Month installment, Nabiha Yusuf, Ph.D., MSPH, associate professor in the Department of Dermatology, discusses her lineage, her values of equality, and why UAB’s emphasis on diversity is rewarding in her career.

Robin A.J. Lester, Ph.D., professor of Neurobiology, has been awarded the senior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching.

Lauren Tanner, M.D., FACS, assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, is a junior faculty recipient of the 2021 Dean's Excellence Award for Service.

Sadis Matalon, Ph.D., Dr.Sc. (Hon.), FAPS, distinguished professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, has been awarded the senior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Research.

Christine A. Curcio, Ph.D., professor in Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been awarded the senior faculty 2021 Dean’s Excellence Award for Research.

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