Heersink School of Medicine News

Changes to medical students’ first course highlight social, community factors in healthcare

When Caroline Harada, M.D., and Stephanie Berger, M.D., took over as course directors for Patient, Doctor and Society three years ago, they not only brought their passions for community service and education on social determinants of health, they also incorporated an active learning format to engage students in small group discussions throughout the course.

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Construction bringing changes to Volker Hall: what should you expect?

Preliminary construction began last week on Volker Hall’s sixth floor, the first step in a renovation plan that includes collaborative and administrative space on the sixth floor and a new active learning space on the second floor, along with a modern new atrium that will bring the entrance to the building directly off University Boulevard.

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Zimmerman receives scholarship to achieve global education dreams

Kathrin Zimmerman, a third-year medical student, was awarded a position as a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Associate, and she recieved support from the Office of International Medical Education to help make this dream a reality.

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The Common Thread provides meaningful training for inclusivity and understanding

Created by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, The Common Thread is an online toolkit designed to challenge, engage and stimulate self-inquiry in order to facilitate greater inclusivity and understanding.

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Nichols chosen as AAUW Selected Professions Fellow

Alana Nichols, J.D., MS4, was recently selected as a Selected Professions Fellow by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

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Kezar leads effort to update Technical Standards for medical education

Laura B. Kezar, M.D., professor in the Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Education and recently retired associate dean for students in the School of Medicine, co-wrote an article published in Academic Medicine describing the need to update Technical Standards for medical education.

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First-year medical students honored at annual White Coat Ceremony

On Sunday, Aug. 12, the UAB School of Medicine welcomed 186 students in the entering class of 2018 and presented them with their first white coats at the annual White Coat Ceremony at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.

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School of Medicine orientation welcomes the 2018 incoming class

The School of Medicine welcomed its first-year medical students with an orientation July 23-27. During the weeklong orientation, the 2018 incoming class enjoyed academic sessions from faculty members and breakout sessions led by a group of second-year medical students who served as orientation leaders.

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Tuscaloosa Regional Campus students awarded primary care scholarships

Five UAB School of Medicine students completing their clinical educations at the Tuscaloosa Regional Campus are among the recipients of the new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama primary care scholarships. Blue Cross provided $3.6 million to the School of Medicine for the primary care scholarships to train a total of 60 primary care physicians over five years.

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Zayzafoon appointed assistant dean for International Medical Education

Majd Zayzafoon, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, professor in Pathology and Medical Education, has been named the assistant dean for International Medical Education and the assistant provost for International Education in the Office of the Senior Vice Provost effective May 1, 2018.

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