Holly Dunn

Holly Dunn

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Faculty, staff, students, and their families gathered for an evening filled with cultural traditions, lively music, and a strong sense of community as the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement hosted its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration at University Tacos, located on 5th Avenue North.

The Heersink School of Medicine is looking forward to hosting the next lecture in the Step AHEAD series, “Voices For Our Fathers.” This important panel discussion will feature family members of men who were unwittingly involved in the U.S. Public Health Service Study of Untreated Syphilis in the African American Negro Males, conducted in Tuskegee and Macon County, Alabama, from 1932 to 1972.

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement, in partnership with the UAB Office of Access & Engagement, gathered with members of the community to celebrate the achievements of Hispanic health care providers.

Healthcare is an environment that is inherently challenging, with providers often facing intense emotional and physical demands. Beyond the high-stakes and long hours, healthcare professionals also bear the emotional weight of their patients’ suffering, making them particularly vulnerable to stress and burnout. 

In her recent AMWA talk, Marie-Carmelle Elie, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., F.C.C.M., presented “Navigating Compassion Fatigue in the Workplace,” which explored the topics of stress, burnout, and coping strategies as it relates to individuals in healthcare. 

The Heersink School of Medicine is excited to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year with a Student Welcome Reception.
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. In part 2 of this series, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with two AWARE staff members, Kelly Mayer, Director of Talent Relations, and Dina Jones, HR ADA Specialist, to learn more about accessibility initiatives for employees with disabilities at UAB.
Each July, Disability Pride Month commemorates the strength, resilience, and diverse experiences of individuals with disabilities. In part 1 of this series, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion sat down with Allison Solomon, Executive Director of Disability Support Services (DSS) at UAB, to discuss how DSS provides inclusivity and accessibility across campus.
The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with its Black and African American Faculty Association, hosted its second annual Juneteenth Commemoration on June 17, 2024. Roughly 200 students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium for this significant event.

The Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion LGBTQ+ Faculty Association wants to wish you a happy Pride Month. The worldwide commemoration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights kicked off on June 1 with events around the globe celebrating progress made in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.

The Office for Diversity and Inclusion Black and African-American Faculty Association is excited to gather once again for its second annual Juneteenth Commemoration.

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