The Department of Medical Education oversees the academic mission of the school: to educate physicians and scientists in all of the disciplines of medicine and biomedical investigation for careers in practice, teaching, and research.
We are 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.
Latest Department News and Updates
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Updates to Volker Hall 5 have been completedAugust 5, 2026As the new academic year gets underway, renovation on Volker Hall 5 has now concluded. The floor is fully open for student activity. The goal of these updates was to refresh the spaces students use often on VH5 and to bring the rest of the floor the same care the relaxation space received in 2023. -
New class of medical students welcomed into Heersink School of MedicineAugust 5, 2026The week of July 27, 2026 marked the beginning of the medical school journey for Heersink School of Medicine’s newest class of incoming first-year medical students. -
2026-2027 Learning Communities Mentors lineup for the Department of Medical EducationAugust 5, 2026The Department of Medical Education continues to highlight the committed and passionate teams that contribute to the mission of Heersink School of Medicine. One of the foundational support structures for Heersink students is the Learning Communities Program, and for each learning community, a faculty mentor provides coaching and leadership to the students under their guidance. -
2026-2027 Module Directors lineup for the Department of Medical EducationAugust 5, 2026As the Department of Medical Education highlights the teams that educate our students and carry out the mission of Heersink School of Medicine, we want to turn to the individuals who manage the operations of our pre-clinical modules. -
UAB Heersink medical students drive community impact as 2025–2026 Alabama Albert Schweitzer FellowsJuly 28, 2026As the 2025–2026 Alabama Albert Schweitzer Fellowship concludes, seven UAB Heersink School of Medicine students— Sophia Fox, Britney Le, Grace-Anna Perry, Mykayla Walker, Li’an Williams, Lexi Witherspoon, and Dan Zhang—are recognized for completing a year of service supporting communities across Alabama. -
Resident Profile: Adam Lucy, M.D. MSHQSJuly 28, 2026Adam Lucy, M.D., MSHQS, a chief general surgery resident, begins his days at UAB Hospital reviewing patient charts over caffeine and music. He then leads a team of students and junior residents through early rounds before the operating rooms are fully in motion. Each morning sets the tone for a fast-paced day focused on patient care and surgical training. -
Why Your MEIS Ticket MattersJuly 22, 2026Need help with technology? Whether you're reporting an issue, requesting access, ordering equipment, or seeking application support, submitting a ticket with Medical Education Information Services (MEIS) is the fastest and most effective way to get assistance. -
Meet the Faculty: Mukesh Patel, M.D.July 22, 2026For more than two decades, Mukesh Patel, M.D., associate professor of medicine in the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases and thread leader for microbiology, has helped shape the educational experience of medical students at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. -
MEC Update: Internal Medicine Clerkship ReviewJuly 22, 2026The Medical Education Committee continues its review of each clerkship within Heersink School of Medicine. Read more for details about the Internal Medicine Clerkship review, what was identified as strengths for the rotation, and what opportunities for improvement that were found. -
2026-2027 Clerkship Directors lineup for the Department of Medical EducationJuly 22, 2026The Department of Medical Education continues to highlight the committed and passionate teams that contribute to the mission of Heersink School of Medicine.
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Reviewing Heersink School of Medicine 2025 Year Two Questionnaire (Y2Q) resultsJuly 7, 2026The Year Two Questionnaire (Y2Q) is administered by the AAMC each year to active second-year medical students regarding topics such as learning climate, adjustment to medical school, and future career plans. The results are reviewed closely by Department of Medical Education leadership to determine areas of success and areas of improvement within our learning environment and student experience. -
2026-2027 Thread Leaders lineup for the Department of Medical EducationJuly 7, 2026The Thread Leaders for 2026-2027 in the Department of Medical Education will be overseeing the first- and second-year medical curriculum, contributing to the success of Heersink School of Medicine over the next academic year.