The Department of Family and Community Medicine is pleased to announce that Erin DeLaney, M.D., has been tapped to become its first vice chair for clinical affairs and quality. In her new role, DeLaney will provide oversight for the clinical enterprise and ensure quality measures are in place for provider performance, patient care, and outcomes.

DeLaney received her medical training at the University of South Alabama and completed her residency at Maine Medical Center. She began her medical practice in Maine and returned to Alabama in 2013 to begin working for the department. She has served as the medical director and medical quality officer for UAB Family and Community Medicine–Highlands.

“Erin DeLaney is a thoughtful leader,” said Chair Irfan Asif, M.D. “Her interpersonal communication and ability to listen to others make her someone that others want to follow. She uses her skills and personal strengths to improve the lives of those she works for and the patients she serves. It is a pleasure to work with her, and I am excited for her to serve the department in this new role.”

DeLaney’s dedication to her patients and to maintaining excellent professional standards have earned her several awards throughout the years, including UAB Medicine’s awards for top communicators in 2019 and 2020 and a patient experience excellence award in 2018.

“I am honored and excited to be given the opportunity to serve our department and, ultimately, our patients in this new capacity,” said DeLaney. “I look forward to our continued growth as a department as we aim to improve the health of our community through education, research, and high-quality patient care.”