Hometown

Paris, KY

Undergraduate

Transylvania University

Medical School

University of Kentucky

Career/Clinical Interests

Med-Peds primary care and maybe inpatient adult medicine, but keeping my options open!

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

True connections that I made during my interview and how genuine everyone was. I knew I would be able to call Birmingham home because the people, not just because of the awesome city! Having never seen UAB before I had interviewed, my expectations could never have prepared me for how incredible the program directors, residents, and support staff would be.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Tennis, ultimate frisbee, running, meeting new people, trying new restaurants, especially in Birmingham, craft beer

Fun Fact

I was born on October 3rd, which, if anyone cares to know, is Mean Girls Day. And no, I don’t wear pink on Wednesdays!

Hometown

Brinson, Georgia

Undergraduate

Georgia Institute of Technology

Medical School

Mercer University School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Breastfeeding medicine, rural health, advocacy for incarcerated people, primary care

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The people here are just the best! From my very first interactions, I immediately connected with residents and faculty in Med-Peds, Medicine, and Pediatrics. Additionally, the patient population here is similar to where I hope to practice and the culture at UAB is one which truly supports and encourages resident well being.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hiking (locally, love Oak Mountain with my husband and two kids!), currently on a quest to find the best pizza in Birmingham, cycling, reading (fav: The Sun Still Shines), and baking.

Fun Fact

 I once sang the National Anthem at an Atlanta Braves game and before a sitting US President.

Hometown

Huntsville, Al

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Combined hospitalists, academic medicine

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

 I chose UAB Med-Peds because of the strong balance of medicine and pediatrics. The people here are always eager to teach and invest in learners of all stages. Going to medical school here I was able to see how the faculty is invested in their resident and cares about their growth both inside and outside of work.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Spending time with my dog, Harper. Reading mystery/thriller novels, catching up with friends at local breweries around Birmingham.

Fun Fact

I am a triplet! I have two sisters, once is a pharmacists and the other an engineer.

Hometown

Jackson, TN

Undergraduate

Lipscomb University

Medical School

East Tennessee State University

Career/Clinical Interests

Med-Peds Primary Care. I would love to care for largely underserved populations. I'm passionate about global health and forming sustainable partnerships with other physicians, hospitals, and clinics in different areas around the world. I'm also very interested in the study of infectious disease!

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I love the culture at UAB. I knew that I would have the opportunity to learn from top-notch clinicians on both the IM and Peds side. The leadership of the Med-Peds program and both of the categorical programs truly care about our development as people with lives outside of the hospital, too!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading (theology/philosophy/history), Sports, Music/Concerts, Outdoors Activities (hiking, skiing, tennis)

Fun Fact

I used to work at a deli in Nashville and cooked for country music stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and others. Sandwiches are still the only thing that I can cook -- but they are pretty good if I must say so myself.

Hometown

Tuscaloosa, AL

Undergraduate

Duke University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Transition from pediatric to adult medical care, improving medical care for underserved populations

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The combination of friendly, down-to-earth people working together within a powerhouse institution provides the perfect balance I was looking for in a training program.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Latin Dance, Escape room games, Broadway theater

Fun Fact

I am a Disney adult

Hometown

Tracy, CA and Huntsville, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Graduate School

UAB School of Public Health

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Academic Primary Care/Transition Medicine/Precision Medicine Research

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The people! Additionally, Children's Hospital of Alabama is the only children's hospital in the state, providing a very large catchment area and allowing us to see not only bread and butter peds, but also rare and complex cases. As an aspiring researcher, UAB not only has robust research opportunities and world-renowned research faculty, but also an inter-disciplinary culture well-known to support early career trainees.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Yoga, running, D&D, gardening, hanging out with my fiance Jon and our dog Roux

Fun Fact

I just bought a house!

Hometown

Starkville, MS

Undergraduate

Rice University

Medical School

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

UAB Peds is filled with remarkable people! It was also a huge plus to have an opportunity to train as a world renowned institution so close to home.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Social Justice, Foodie/Brunching, Motivational Speaking

Fun Fact

Marjada doubles a training physician and entrepreneur. During her long coat ceremony, she had the honor of being coated in a piece from her very own collection.

Hometown

St. Louis, MO

Undergraduate

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Medical School

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Career/Clinical Interests

Academic Med-Peds Hospitalist with involvement in Medical Education

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The people here are fabulous! They are invested in your personal success both in and outside of the hospital. Moving from another state, I couldn’t be more appreciative to have made a new family here with the wonderful people at UAB. It was important to me to train at a Med-Peds program that offered equally strong training on both sides. UAB has the perfect mix of local engagement as well as a national reputation for excellence in medicine.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, baking, running, game nights with friends, Peloton, exploring BHAM!

Fun Fact

My husband is an oral surgery resident at UAB and we've both inadvertently started saying "y'all" since moving down here!

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University 

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Adolescent medicine, transitional care, some form of inpatient and outpatient (all the things)

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I was really fortunate and lucky to have been able to work with a lot of the MedPeds residents as a medical student; they were half the reason why I decided to go into MedPeds! I chose to stay at UAB for the residents, the leadership, and the incredibly strong categorical programs on either side!

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

Everyone here is just incredibly supportive of one another and down to earth. On my first day of residency, almost every resident reached out to us and offered support and encouragement. I also love that Dr. Stein set such a welcoming and warm atmosphere for us - I know that her door truly is always open, day or night.

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Big Spoon Ice Cream!!! I’m torn on drinks because I love all of the breweries: Trimtab, Backforty, and Carrigans Beer Garden are my favorites

Birmingham Must-See

Legion FC Soccer Game!

Hometown

Waterproof, LA/Natchez, MS

Undergraduate

Louisiana State University

Graduate School

Georgia State University College of Law

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary care, prison healthcare reform and medico-legal consulting.

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

Some of my most memorable upper levels were Med-Peds residents. Other than the fantastic training, I was truly interested in a program that was open and willing to have honest conversations about increasing diversity and minority representation within their program. I also had a really fun virtual interview day!

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

This program leadership has been phenomenal. They reached out to offer honest advice early on in 4th year and that advice has only increased since then. For every good and bad experience, I know that if I hear from no one else, I am going to hear from my PDs, APDs and Chief. I think I talk to/text with my PD every single day. Is that weird? That might be weird. You don't have to put this part if it's weird.

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Chez FonFon if you want to be fancy. Encore Rouge Food Truck if you aren't on any sort of diet. Big Bad Breakfast, ABE, FIVE or Over Easy if you are looking for brunch. Slice if you want a good low carb pizza.

Birmingham Must-See

Hmmm. Tough. I'm not really an outdoors, hiking, nature person so I'm probably not the best person to answer this questions. There's some monument, viking man thing that people talk about. Apparently people like the mountains around here. But, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is really nice.

Hometown

Beckley, WV

Undergraduate

Washington University in St. Louis

Graduate School

Ohio State University

Medical School

Ohio State University

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary care & public health

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

UAB was the perfect combination of top-tier IM and Peds programs I was looking for, with a warmth I had only hoped for. The UAB motto is “Excellence without Ego,” and that feeling of competence overlapping with compassion is felt every day in the hospital. The small Med-Peds class allows you to have a tight knit community even within the large Peds and IM programs. In addition, as someone interested in public health, I was excited by UAB’s ties to the Jefferson County Health Department (right next door). I’m hoping to collaborate with them on a local public health initiative during my training.

Why do you love about the UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The warmth and hospitality of everyone in the program! Coming from another state, I was anxious about how I’d fit into the program. But from Day #1, I have felt showered with support from every person in the Med-Peds, Peds, and IM programs.

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

My favorite so far is Thai food at Surin West

Birmingham Must See

Oak Mountain Park is only 30 minutes away and has incredible hiking and mountain biking.

Hometown

Huntsville, AL 

Undergraduate

Auburn University 

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Medical education, hospital medicine, infectious diseases

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

Since I had the privilege of being a medical student here at UAB, I was able to see that both the IM and Peds programs here truly display excellence without ego. Also, the Med-Peds residents were always my favorite to work with on the wards. 

What are the strengths of UAB Med-Peds?

The support! The UAB Med-Peds family is no joke. 

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Post Office Pies, Ono Poke, Back Forty, Soho Social, Blue Pacific, Seoul Restaurant 

Birmingham Must-See

Hometown Supermarket! I know it’s strange to recommend a grocery store, but for those who love international cooking, this place is truly top notch. I could spend hours in there!

Hometown

Cottonwood, ID

Undergraduate

Washington State University

Medical School

University of Washington

Career/Clinical Interests

Hospital medicine or cardiology

Why did you choose UAB for your residency?

The people!!! UAB is a very strong academic program with great training facilities and research opportunities, but ultimately the people drew me to the program.  Everyone is so incredible and genuinely cares for each other!  I'm far from home and my family but everyone has been so warm and welcoming and I truly feel like I have a second family here within the internal medicine and pediatric programs!

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

BBQ!

Birmingham Must-See

Hiking Ruffner mountain, exploring the different breweries

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Academic Med-Peds hospitalist 

Why did you choose UAB for your residency?

I knew that UAB, being a large academic center would be a place where I would get exposed to a variety and a large volume of patients and disease processes, both of which were important to me. I also was fortunate enough to work with some of the residents while I was  a student here and experienced just how great they were to work with. 

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

The people and how supportive, thoughtful, and caring they are - can come to them with any problem and they will help you no matter what it is.  

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Saw's BBQ

Birmingham Must-See

Any of the parks/running trails 

Hometown

Birmingham, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

I am interested in all things medicine and pediatrics! I am especially interested in disease prevention with an emphasis on nutrition and primary care in underserved settings.

Why did you choose UAB for your residency?

I love Birmingham, and UAB has outstanding internal medicine and pediatrics programs with excellent training and opportunities to care for all types of patients. I think the biggest deciding factor for choosing UAB was the people, from co-residents to faculty and program leadership. Everyone is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in medicine but also conveys humility and a sincere interest in the welfare of their patients and residents. 

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Lots of options. Good BBQ, Mexican, and Greek/seafood. Several good farmer’s markets for fresh fruit/vegetables.

Birmingham Must-See

Ruffner Mountain and Oak Mountain

Hometown

Hamden, CT

Undergraduate

Wellesley College

Medical School

University of California, San Francisco

Career/Clinical Interests

Med-Peds Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, Transitioning patients with chronic diseases from pediatric to adult care, and a smattering of other interests including Med-Peds Rheum and PICU. 

Why did you choose UAB for your residency?

I got the vibe that everyone in the Med-Peds program and in each categorical program genuinely cared about each other both as people and as medical colleagues. UAB Med-Peds has the combo of a supportive, tight-knit program with amazing teaching, a sweet balance of complex inpatient medicine and primary care, and the opportunity to train at a variety of different hospitals and clinics. 

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

I love the people, the learning, our primary care clinics, and that I feel comfortable asking questions and for advice and support when I've needed it during intern year. 

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Zaza Trattoria, Big Spoon Creamery, Rodney Scott's BBQ, Trim Tab Brewing, Homewood Bagel Co., and the Hippie Fisherman burrito from Taco Mama

Birmingham Must-See

The day off combo: a run at Red Mountain Park followed by iced chai from Seeds Coffee