The
University of Alabama HSF is a non-profit, group practice professional
corporation within the UAB Health System.
As a partner in the Health System, the Foundation is closely affiliated
with UAB. The HSF was founded by
pioneering heart surgeon John W. Kirklin, MD, in 1973. Since that time, it has achieved national
prominence for high quality patient care services and the unique knowledge and
dedication of its employees. It is ably
directed by a Board of Directors composed of nine UAB clinician-leaders and ten
prominent Birmingham business and civic leaders – a combination that has
substantially contributed to the Foundation’s success over the past 30 years.
Since
its beginning, the HSF has grown to include almost 850 faculty, fellows, and
physicians offering services in 33 specialties.
These services are reinforced by the research and educational programs
of UAB's Academic Health Center, resulting in patient care that is innovative,
medically advanced, internationally renowned, and highly compassionate. The HSF owns and administers The Kirklin
Clinic and is affiliated with University Hospital.
The HSF’s
General Endowment Fund (GEF) provides grant funding for projects intended to
enhance the infrastructure of the Academic Health Center’s Patient-Oriented and
Laboratory Research efforts, Clinical Care Program Development, Medical
Education Initiatives, and for university-wide projects. The net spendable
income from the HSF-GEF is intended generally for the benefit of the HSF and
the UAB School of Medicine; however, the HSF Board of Directors may allocate
net spendable income for other UAB purposes. In general, funds from the HSF-GEF should be
directed toward research, educational, and clinical programs, which are deemed
in the best interest of the UAB Medical Center and for university-wide projects
which are consistent with institutional priorities and with the HSF articles of
incorporation.
Approved by: Ray L. Watts, MD, President
Date: September 20, 2006 (Update
requested)
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