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Going Viral: How Our Clinicians Adapted to COVID-19

Whether we're meeting daily to assess the current COVID pandemic and its impact upon the health and wellbeing of our patients and colleagues—or we're planning respite rooms and meals to comfort those on the frontlines—or we're sharing our innovative best practices[…]

2021 MOCA Simulation Course schedule announced

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine's Simulation Program has announced two MOCA simulation courses for fall 2021. Course dates October 16, 2021 and December 11, 2021 Time 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ABA credits Course attendence and completion of[…]

Match Day 2021 highlights medical student success

Students at the School of Medicine celebrated their match in this year’s virtual Match Day on March 19.

Tubinis named Assistant Director of Faculty Scheduling

Michelle Tubinis, M.D., assistant professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, has enthusiastically accepted the position of Assistant Director of Faculty Scheduling, effective April 1, 2021. Dr. Tubinis obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical[…]

2021 Match Day Results

Congratulations to the following physicians who will be joining our residency program in June 2021. Program Director Susan Black, M.D., reports that after a strong interview season, 21 residents have been matched from 18 medical schools. [widgetkit id="45" name="2021 Match[…]

Department receives "Center of Excellence" designation by the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP)

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine has received the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) designation of "Center of Excellence." The SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) designation was created to recognize institutions and programs that demonstrate excellence in obstetric anesthesia[…]

When COVID-19 came calling, UAB researchers were prepared

Responding to a challenge like none other, investigators made crucial discoveries, developed new treatments and went above and beyond to serve the campus community and beyond.

School of Medicine tops $269 million in NIH funding for 2020

UAB received over $325 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2020.

More than 1,100 employees to be honored with annual service awards

This year, the university recognizes 50 years of service by Jeanne Hutchison, Ph.D., and Ferdinand Urthaler, M.D., and 45 years of service by Robert Kim M.D., and Joseph Lovetto. In addition, 294 employees with 20 or more years and 904[…]

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Margolies named Anesthesia Medical Director at UAB West

Scott Margolies, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, has enthusiastically accepted the position of Anesthesia Medical Director at UAB West, effective February 1, 2021. Dr. Margolies obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama[…]

Kalagara named Director of Point of Care Ultrasound

The department is pleased to announce that Hari Kalagara, M.D., FCARCSI, EDRA, assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, has enthusiastically accepted the inaugural position of Director of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). Dr. Kalagara obtained his Doctor[…]