Todd Jenkins, M.D., MSHA, FACOG, has been named the interim chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology effective October 1, 2018.
When it comes to educating the next generation of physicians, academic medicine calls for talented doctors to train learners at all levels, from students to residents to fellows. MedEd Moments is a new a video series that aim to provide strategic coaching for clinician-educators.
Get discounted UAB basketball tickets, participate in the 2018 Dean’s Challenge
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
Help the School of Medicine win the UAB's Dean's Challenge in support of UAB Basketball.
Kirksey and Kezar highlighted as impactful members by the Association of Academic Physiatrists
Written by Brit Blalock
Keneshia Kirksey, M.D., and Laura Kezar, M.D., were recently highlighted as impactful members by the Association of Academic Physiatrists in celebration of National Women in Medicine Month.
Yacoubian and Geisler named co-directors of the Medical Scientist Training Program
Written by Brit Blalock
Talene Yacoubian, M.D., Ph.D, and William Geisler, M.D., MPH, have been named co-directors of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) in the School of Medicine.
On Saturday Oct. 13, Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH, senior associate dean for Diversity and Inclusion, was inducted to the National Academy of Medicine in Washington, DC.
Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) site visit at UAB Hospital approaches
Written by Brit Blalock
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredits residency and fellowship programs and will be on site October 30-November 1. The team will consist of 5 MDs. The review will focus on the clinical setting in which the residents/fellows train to ensure the setting promotes quality care and prepares residents to be safe health practitioners. It is referred to as the CLER visit (Clinical Learning Environment Review).
Berkowitz named chair of Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Written by Brit Blalock
Dan E. Berkowitz, M.B.BCh, has been named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the UAB School of Medicine. He comes to UAB after 25 years at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he currently serves as the vice-chair for research in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care.