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Forging the future of medicine

At UAB, we’re training the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists, answering basic scientific questions that lead to medical innovations, and bringing the highest quality health care to all of our patients. UAB is the heartbeat of Birmingham and an integral medical leader in the Southeast.

1,900+
Faculty
40+
Centers & Institutes
27
Departments
Four campuses. One mission.
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Serving our state and region

At UAB, collaboration is a way of life, and we’re bringing together the brightest minds to improve health outcomes for all.

At the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, we are dedicated to excellence in training physicians and scientists in all of the disciplines of medicine and biomedical investigation for careers in practice, teaching, and research. We train future physicians at all levels—from our partnerships with UAB for innovative undergraduate programs, our MD and dual degree programs offering world class medical education, and our 106 residency and fellowship training programs developing new doctors across Alabama, to our continuing medical education program providing relevant, lifelong learning in healthcare.

Clinical Facilities

From the OR to the delivery room to the bedside, you'll see it all. Set in the middle of Birmingham's medical district, our students, residents, and fellows train at multiple world-class hospitals and clinics.

Learn more about our clinical facilities


  • UAB Hospital

    UAB Hospital

  • UAB Hospital-Highlands

    UAB Hospital-Highlands

  • UAB St. Vincent's

    UAB St. Vincent's

  • Whitaker Clinic

    Whitaker Clinic

  • Women's and Infants Center

    Women's and Infants Center

  • Callahan Eye Hospital

    Callahan Eye Hospital

  • Children's of Alabama

    Children's of Alabama

  • Birmingham VA Medical Center

    Birmingham VA Medical Center

  • Kirklin Clinic

    Kirklin Clinic

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Support the critical work of our faculty, staff, and trainees so we can continue providing the highest level of care to our patients and make breakthroughs in research and discovery.