The Department of Medical Education is responsible for educating and nurturing health professionals who serve the health needs of Alabama, the nation, and the world through excellent clinical medicine, research, education, and health care leadership.
The department leads the Heersink School of Medicine’s educational mission, preparing future physicians and scientists for careers in clinical practice, research, teaching, and leadership. Through a commitment to excellence in education, innovation, and mentorship, the department cultivates health professionals who advance the health and well-being of communities across Alabama and around the world.
In support of this mission, the department provides strategic leadership and oversight for the school’s major educational programs and initiatives, including learner recruitment, admissions, undergraduate and graduate medical education, student success, physician-scientist development, global education initiatives, and regional campus programs.
Latest Department News and Updates
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Two Heersink School of Medicine faculty honored with 2026 President's Award for Excellence in TeachingOctober 6, 2026In September 2026, UAB announced the twelve faculty recipients of the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors UAB faculty who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching. Of this year’s selections, two faculty members are associate professors who educate our medical students in Heersink School of Medicine. -
Student Spotlight: Abdulraheem Kaimari explores new approaches to pediatric cancer researchSeptember 29, 2026For Abdulraheem Kaimari, research is an opportunity to help improve the lives of children and families facing cancer. As a fourth-year M.D.-Ph.D. student at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, he is working toward a career that combines patient care and research to develop new therapies that can lead to better outcomes for patients. -
Heersink faculty honored at Spring 2026 Endowed Chairs and Professorships ReceptionSeptember 23, 2026Twenty-three Heersink School of Medicine faculty were recognized Sept. 22 for their appointment to endowed chairs and professorships during a special reception. -
Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority renews partnership with Equal Access Birmingham to support transportation initiativeSeptember 9, 2026The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, operator of MAX Transit, is renewing its partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Equal Access Birmingham to help address transportation insecurity in the Birmingham area. -
Efforts to make Medical Education documents accessible on the UAB websiteSeptember 2, 2026Although the deadline for Title II digital accessibility compliance was extended to April 26, 2027, the communications and web teams at UAB have remained committed to a proactive approach to updating documents on the web and ensuring all new documents comply with Title II guidelines.