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Welcome to the Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences

As part of the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) we are preparing and advancing students in health professions careers in clinical, research, and academia. We offer access to interprofessional faculty and research, as well as laboratory and clinical experience through the UAB Health System and other healthcare facilities.

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""Our department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students entering or already in clinical and diagnostic healthcare professions. Here are a few notable facts about our programs:


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Department Spotlights

PA Ranked #8 in U.S.

PA Ranked #8 in U.S.

Oliveira Provost Award

Oliveira Provost Award

BMD Gilman Scholars

BMD Gilman Scholars

Latest News

  • Krystle Glasgow: Advocating for Nuclear Medicine
    Krystle W. Glasgow, MIS, CNMT, NMTCB(CT), NMAA, FSNMMI-TS, clinical coordinator in our M.S. in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences program, is being recognized for continuing to excel in a growing and evolving profession while standing and fighting for all things nuclear medicine. Much of her motivation comes from a drive to help her students succeed.
  • Dickson-Clayton and Gilford each receive an AAFA First Award
    Jewell J. Dickson-Clayton, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA, and M. Tosi Gilford, MD, PA-C, each received a First Award from the UAB African American Faculty Association (AAFA) at an event on February 22, 2024.
  • BMD Student Wins 2023 SAHPD Student Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award
    Salma Santiago, a senior in the UAB B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program was selected as the winner of the 2023 SAHPD Student Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award from the Southern Association of Health Professions Deans at Academic Health Centers.