Professor
Vice-Chair for Education, Interim Chair for Emergency Medicine
Research and Clinical Interests
emergency medicine
Biography
Dr. Edwards is a professor of emergency medicine, and native of Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating from residency he returned to UAB to assist in the development of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program. He served as director of the residency from 2007-2019. He now serves as Vice Chair for Education.
His academic interests include emergency orthopedics, resuscitation, medical education, simulation, and program development. He enjoys teaching and mentoring residents, and performs low-cost, poor-quality research reasonably well.
He has two sons and a Ducati. When he isn't working, he enjoys mountain biking, motorcycling, rock climbing, cross fit, woodworking and Nerf wars with his sons.
Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Education
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residency
University of Louisville
Contact
Office Location
OHB 246C
Email
aredward@uab.edu
Phone
205-975-5071