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Sherrer Appointed Inaugural Director of Faculty Recruitment
The following is an announcement from Alfred Habeeb Professor and Chair Dan E. Berkowitz, M.D. As we are all aware, the manpower landscape has changed, making recruitment significantly more challenging. As such, we are obliged to “up our game” when[…] -
Hussey Appointed Associate Fellowship Director, Obstetrics
The UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is pleased to announce that Assistant Professor Hanna Hussey, M.D., has assumed the role of Associate Fellowship Director for the department’s Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship. In this role, she will be working with[…] -
Matalon selected as corresponding member for the Academy of Athens
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Women of Anesthesiology: Leading the Residency Program and Its Success
Each fall, hundreds of applicants from across the country go through the rigorous interview process to become a resident in the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Residency Program. The competition is fierce to enter this program, and for[…] -
Lawson Named Director of Pain Medicine Fellowship
News & EventsNews & Events Prentiss Lawson, Jr., M.D., has been named the new director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Program for the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Lawson is currently an assistant professor at the University of[…] -
Feeling proud: UAB researcher’s work on touch cited in 2021 Medicine Nobel Prize
Professor Jianguo Gu, Ph.D., was the first to publish direct evidence that the Piezo2 channel is the sensor for light touch in 2014. His lab continues to pioneer research that could ease the burden of chemotherapy, excruciating facial pain and[…] -
$100 million in contributions to transform UAB School of Medicine
Record $95 million Heersink lead gift to advance strategic growth and biomedical innovation. -
How many more COVID variants will we see?
Two UAB researchers — a SARS-CoV-2 expert and a vaccine researcher — discuss the prospects for future mutations. -
2021 Resident Graduation
On Friday, June 25, the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine celebrated our graduating residents at B&A warehouse. [widgetkit id="51" name="2021 Resident Graduation"] Susan Black, M.D., program director, welcomed attendees followed by opening remarks from Dan E. Berkowitz, MB, BCh. After[…]
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Preparing a new workforce to care for patients with cardiac implants
Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices are at risk for complications when undergoing heart surgery. UAB’s multi-disciplinary team is creating a platform to train anesthesiologists to help. -
Zaky awarded FAER Research in Education Grant
The Foundation for Anesthesia Education (FAER) has selected Ahmed Zaky, M.D., MSc, MPH, FASA, professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, as the recipient of the FAER Research in Education Grant. FAER is a 501(c)3 charitable and related[…] -
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[…]
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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. -
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.
