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Designed to expand access to meaningful global engagement, the MHIGH Global Health Travel Awards Program is one of four Giving Days projects spotlighting how UAB invests in global partnerships and future health leaders. By removing financial barriers to travel, the program makes bidirectional collaboration possible—allowing UAB scholars and international partners alike to learn from one another and advance health worldwide.
The Department of Family and Community Medicine recognizes 11 employees and their dedicated service to UAB.
While national and state leaders address population health at scale, community-engaged research takes shape through ongoing partnerships that connect academic expertise with local priorities.
UAB recently recognized 43 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Neurology, ranging from five years up to 30 years. The UAB and UAB Medicine Service Awards honor employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB with recognition happening at every five-year milestone.
Justin H. Turner, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair, John S. Odess Endowed Chair in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, presented the 2026 State of the Department on Tuesday, March 10.
As part of the UAB Giving Days campaign, Equal Access Birmingham is one of four featured projects demonstrating how student-led care can transform both lives and medical education. This free clinic delivers compassionate, hands-on healthcare to underserved Birmingham neighbors while training future physicians who learn to lead with skill, empathy, and purpose.
Over the past 15 years, Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research (ROAR) has become a powerful force in the fight against cancer, bringing together Birmingham-area physicians and volunteers with one shared goal: advancing cancer research and honoring those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Rajamiyer Venkateswaran, M.D., M.S., professor in the UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and chief of heart, mechanical circulatory support, and lung transplant, received the Lifetime International Fellowship Award from the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) at its 72nd annual conference in Mumbai, India.
Frederick “Freddie” Thomas is always smiling, especially when he arrives at work and turns the hallway lights on just as the sun begins to crest over the horizon.
The Department of Radiation Oncology is thrilled to announce the results of our 2026 medical physics residency match!
The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) hosted its 115th annual meeting March 21-26 at the González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, where several members of UAB Pathology presented various topics of research.
Gene Siegal, M.D., Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, was recently named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for 2025. This lifetime honor recognizes members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues. Siegal has been elected to the Section of Medical Sciences.
At the Comprehensive Healthy Living Research Center, research is grounded in the realities of the communities with which we collaborate. That connection is facilitated by the Partnerships & Engagement Program, a team dedicated to ensuring research is co-created with communities, not just conducted amongst them.
This National Social Work Month, social workers from across UAB have a message for the community: medical social workers are an integral part of the health system.
UAB Medicine's Leadership Development Office (LDO) recently celebrated the graduation of a group of clinical and operational leaders who successfully completed the High Performing Care Collaborative (HPCC) program. This initiative brings together functional leadership teams from across the institution to strengthen collaboration, enhance performance, and drive meaningful improvements in patient care and operations.
UAB recently recognized 14 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Urology, ranging from 5 years to 25 years.
Department of Surgery research resident Chandler Annesi M.D., won the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Paper Competition, earning national recognition for her research on pediatric trauma care.
Many things in life shift when you experience a spinal cord injury. How you move, care for your body, and complete daily tasks can change. One aspect of life post-injury that may be an unexpected, and literal roadblock, is the lack of accessibility in public spaces.
Chronic disease remains one of the most persistent challenges in health care. The UAB Comprehensive Healthy Living Research Center is advancing this work by convening leaders in community-engaged, population health, and chronic disease research at its inaugural symposium, featuring special guest panelists George Mensah, M.D., and Scott Harris, M.D., MPH, and keynote speaker Admiral Brian Christine, M.D.
March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the vital role social workers play in advancing patient care, supporting families, and strengthening communities. Across the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, social workers serve as advocates, therapists, care coordinators, and leaders, often walking alongside patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, associate professor in the UAB Department of Urology, explains what current evidence shows and why hydration remains essential for anyone using these medications.
Following a successful Match Day 2026, four physicians will join the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) as incoming residents into their four-year categorical program.
As part of UAB Giving Days, the Medical Alumni Association Medical Student Assistance Fund is one of four featured projects from the Heersink School of Medicine, showcasing the impact of compassion in action. This vital fund ensures that when unexpected hardships arise, Heersink medical students can stay focused on becoming the physicians our communities need.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine held its 2026 Match Day on Friday, March 20, at the Alabama Theatre. The annual event marks a major milestone in medical education, as students learn where they will continue their training in residency programs across the country. This year, 99.5% of UAB students matched, reflecting the school’s continued strength in preparing graduates for the next phase of their medical careers.
UAB recently recognized 25 individuals for their years of service in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, ranging from 5 years to 35 years.
As part of UAB Giving Days, Mini Medical School is one of four featured projects highlighting how UAB is investing in the future. Led by two Birmingham City Schools alumni, this hands-on program introduces middle school students to healthcare careers—and shows how Giving Days support can help inspire the next generation of healers.
UAB Department of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Distinguished Professor Robert Brunner, M.D. has been appointed the Women's Committee of the Spain Rehabilitation Center Endowed Chair in Rehabilitation Neuroscience Research.
Building on a partnership rooted in shared vision and philanthropy, UAB and McMaster University (McM) continued to deepen their collaboration during a recent all-day, in-person strategic meeting held on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Birmingham, Ala. The visit created an opportunity for a significant step forward in advancing the institutions’ joint commitment to innovation, global health, education, and research. Over the years, this partnership has evolved into a dynamic, action-oriented collaboration with growing momentum and tangible outcomes.
The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is thrilled to announce the results of our 2026 residency match!
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine welcomed alumni and guests back to campus on March 6–7 for the 2026 Medical Alumni Weekend. A total of 157 alumni and 110 guests attended the event. Notably, the 47th Reynolds-Finley Historical Lecture on Friday attracted 280 participants, with 50 joining virtually.