Jennie Alspach, DNP, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC
Dr. Jennie Alspach is an Instructor in the School of Nursing with a background as a Family Nurse Practitioner and broad work experience at the Senior Health Center, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury unit. She became interested in education and worked as an Mrs. Jennie Alspach has a background as a Family Nurse Practitioner and broad work experience at the Senior Health Center, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury unit. She became interested in education and worked as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor teaching in the undergraduate program before joining the UAB SON as full-time faculty. SCHOLARS@UAB PROFILE
Rachael Bruce, MSN, MPH, CRNP, FNP-C
Ms. Bruce is an Instructor in the School of Nursing, teaching in the pre-licensure programs. Her clinical practice is in the Interprofessional PATH (Providing Access To Healthcare) Clinic. In 2020 she was a member of the team that won the Dean's Award in Innovation in Clinical Instruction for the creation of a virtual mass casualty incident simulation.SCHOLARS@UAB PROFILE
David James, DNP, MSHQS, RN, CCNS, NPD-BC, LSSGB
Dr. David James is a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist. In addition to his nursing degrees, he has obtained his Master’s in Healthcare Quality & Safety degree from UAB’s School of Health Professionals.He currently works within UAB’s Department of Inter-professional Practice & Training (DIPT) where he collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to improve the care of vulnerable patients.
He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UAB School of Nursing, teaching primarily in the DNP program.
Carolyn Kezar, MD, FACP
Dr. Kezar is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine. She is also an Associate Scientist in the Center for Palliative and Supportive Care. As part of the Palliative Medicine Education Core her interests are in medical education along with provider and physician interprofessional training in clinical settings.SCHOLARS@UAB_PROFILE
Loretta Lee, PhD, FNP-BC
Dr. Lee is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. Since joining the faculty in 2005 she has been involved in curriculum design, development and implementation. Dr. Lee teaches in the doctorate and masters programs at the School of Nursing. She especially enjoys the opportunity to impact nursing education and practice, and scientific discovery that will improve the health of individuals living with chronic diseases.SCHOLARS@UAB PROFILE
Valley McCurry, PhD, MBA, OTR/L
Dr. McCurry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health Professions. Before joining the faculty Dr. McCurry was in clinical practice for several years. She has been involved with Interprofessional Education at UAB since 2013 acting as a group activity facilitator and interviewer. Dr. McCurry is a member of the team transitioning the Occupational Therapy program from a Master's to a Doctoral Level program.SCHOLARS@UAB PROFILE
Kelley Swatzell, DrPH
Dr. Swatzell ia an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Care Organization & Policy in the UAB School of Public Health. Dr. Swatzell currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Accreditation and is part of the team in the Office of Student and Academic Affairs. Her background and experience in IPE activities and initiatives includes facilitating interprofessional education, simulation, and student service opportunities among Public Health, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work.SCHOLARS@UAB PROFILE