DYLANA ADAMS, M.D.
HOMETOWN: White Plains, Alabama
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama at Birmingham
MEDICAL SCHOOL: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in a little town called White Plains, Alabama. I came to UAB right after high school for undergrad, and I loved it so much I stayed for medical school and residency! I started medical school as a single mom to my son, Ax, and was fortunate to meet my husband, Taylor, right after my first year. We have since welcomed a baby girl named AJ and a goldendoodle named Ace into our family. As a medical student at UAB, I was impressed by the acuity of the patients in the ED, but it wasn’t until I was on the interview trail that I truly appreciated how much we get to see (and do) in this department. Not only are the patients high acuity, but we are allowed early autonomy (and we have Dragon), which was something I was looking for in a residency program. When I am not at work, you will find me going on family adventures, playing golf, watching Braves baseball, or cheering on my son’s little league teams.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama at Birmingham
MEDICAL SCHOOL: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in a little town called White Plains, Alabama. I came to UAB right after high school for undergrad, and I loved it so much I stayed for medical school and residency! I started medical school as a single mom to my son, Ax, and was fortunate to meet my husband, Taylor, right after my first year. We have since welcomed a baby girl named AJ and a goldendoodle named Ace into our family. As a medical student at UAB, I was impressed by the acuity of the patients in the ED, but it wasn’t until I was on the interview trail that I truly appreciated how much we get to see (and do) in this department. Not only are the patients high acuity, but we are allowed early autonomy (and we have Dragon), which was something I was looking for in a residency program. When I am not at work, you will find me going on family adventures, playing golf, watching Braves baseball, or cheering on my son’s little league teams.
KENDRA DOUGLAS, D.O.
HOMETOWN: Bessemer, AL
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
BIO: I was born and raised in Bessemer, AL, a small town just outside of Birmingham. Even though I’ve never lived outside of Alabama I have been away from home for about 10 years. I attended The University of Alabama for my Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees where I received a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and a Master’s of Science in Rural and Community Health. I then attended the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine for Medical School. I was a scribe in the emergency department while I was in college so I knew pretty early on I wanted to go into Emergency Medicine, and going through my clinical rotations only solidified that notion. Being from Birmingham, I’ve always seen UAB as a huge staple in medicine and I never imagined I’d be able to train here, but with a good support system and hard work you can do anything! When I’m not at work I’m likely spending time with my Husband, Troy, and our puppy dog Leo, working out at a Pure Barre Studio, getting brunch with my girlfriends, or restarting Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Gossip Girl or Hart of Dixie for the hundredth time.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
BIO: I was born and raised in Bessemer, AL, a small town just outside of Birmingham. Even though I’ve never lived outside of Alabama I have been away from home for about 10 years. I attended The University of Alabama for my Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees where I received a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and a Master’s of Science in Rural and Community Health. I then attended the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine for Medical School. I was a scribe in the emergency department while I was in college so I knew pretty early on I wanted to go into Emergency Medicine, and going through my clinical rotations only solidified that notion. Being from Birmingham, I’ve always seen UAB as a huge staple in medicine and I never imagined I’d be able to train here, but with a good support system and hard work you can do anything! When I’m not at work I’m likely spending time with my Husband, Troy, and our puppy dog Leo, working out at a Pure Barre Studio, getting brunch with my girlfriends, or restarting Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Gossip Girl or Hart of Dixie for the hundredth time.
JACOB LAWING, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Marietta, GA
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Georgia
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical College of Georgia
BIO: I am originally from Marietta, GA but spent most of my childhood in South Florida just outside of Ft. Lauderdale. After high school, I moved back to Georgia for my undergraduate degree at UGA (Go Dawgs!) and it was there where I met my wife, Lindsey. I took a couple of gap years working as a medical scribe before starting medical school at MCG in Athens. I had already been interested in UAB after working with some alumni as a scribe, but my fourth-year rotation really solidified Birmingham as my top choice. It was difficult to beat the atmosphere of the department and the high-acuity patient population. I was especially impressed by how well the interns were handling the department just months after starting residency, and I knew I wanted to go to a program that equipped its residents that well. In addition to that, the city of Birmingham is loaded with cool trails, music venues, and restaurants. My wife and I are so excited to be at UAB and have this city to explore for the next three years!
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Georgia
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical College of Georgia
BIO: I am originally from Marietta, GA but spent most of my childhood in South Florida just outside of Ft. Lauderdale. After high school, I moved back to Georgia for my undergraduate degree at UGA (Go Dawgs!) and it was there where I met my wife, Lindsey. I took a couple of gap years working as a medical scribe before starting medical school at MCG in Athens. I had already been interested in UAB after working with some alumni as a scribe, but my fourth-year rotation really solidified Birmingham as my top choice. It was difficult to beat the atmosphere of the department and the high-acuity patient population. I was especially impressed by how well the interns were handling the department just months after starting residency, and I knew I wanted to go to a program that equipped its residents that well. In addition to that, the city of Birmingham is loaded with cool trails, music venues, and restaurants. My wife and I are so excited to be at UAB and have this city to explore for the next three years!