MS3 and team of students rebuild lives of those impacted by homelessness through running
Written by Mary Ashley Canevaro
In the fall of 2020, James Harris, MS3, was compelled by the uncertainties of the pandemic to find ways to help homeless populations in Birmingham. He started Run 2 Rebuild, an organization that provides a support network, motivation, and physical fitness education to the men of Jimmie Hale Mission.
For Pride Month this June, the School of Medicine is showcasing the exceptional voices, programs, patient care, and research committed to improving the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. To begin, Stephanie Perry, M.A., practice manager in the Department of Pediatrics, shares her story and discusses diversity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals at UAB.
O’Neal Cancer Service Line names Krontiras, Kennedy directors of clinical affairs, cancer network
Written by Anna Waters
O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center senior scientists Helen Krontiras, M.D., and Gregory Kennedy, M.D., Ph.D., will begin new leadership roles within the O’Neal Cancer Service Line, effective June 1.
The House Staff council is a group of residents and fellows that serves as the voice for trainees and advocates on their behalf. A few members of the 2020-2021 House Staff Council officers reflect on their terms as HSC leaders and share projects they’re proud of, along with initiatives coming up.
Tiffani Maycock, D.O., M.S, FAAFP, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and director of the Selma Family Medicine Residency Program, was named to the board of directors for the American Board of Family Medicine.
Recent grad and former University of Alabama football player Jared Watson gears up for residency in orthopedic surgery
Written by Caleb Jones
Growing up, Jared Watson fantasized along with his twin brother Jeremy that they would one day be “football-playing doctors, in space.” Now, as a former University of Alabama football player and Class of 2021 graduate of UAB School of Medicine, it’s safe to say that at least two of those aspirations have been achieved.
Candace Adedokun, M.D., is the president and founder of Dynamic Health—an organization committed to improving the health of individuals through personalized coaching and providing education to future physicians.