David Kimberlin, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been invited to serve as a co-chair of a “Growth with Purpose” initiative working group, alongside Virginia M. Hedberg.
Namasivayam Ambalavanan, M.D., professor in the Division of Neonatology, Kent Willis, M.D., assistant professor, and Viral Jain, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology, and Amy CaJacob, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology have been appointed to the UAB Lung Health Center.
Candice C. Dye, M.D., Department of Pediatrics' Associate Professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, graduated from the UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA).
Top L to R: Alex Broadnax, Gabriel Daniels, Josh Cooper and Aphton LaneEvery year the Department of Pediatrics Subspecialty Fellowship Programs give out achievement awards to graduating pediatric fellows in three separate areas: research, quality improvement and service.
Congratulations to our UAB Pediatric Fellowship Class of 2024. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate the graduates at a reception in their honor on May 23rd.
We are excited to announce that Emily Franklin has joined the Department of Pediatrics as the Communications Coordinator. A Huntsville native and recent graduate from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in public relations and minor in public health, she brings a passion for communication and healthcare. Franklin had previously worked as the Department of Pediatrics Intern since September 2022. Please join us in welcoming her to the team!
Top L to R: Rahmath Althaf, Carter Barnett, Kulsajan Bhatia, Chloe Braun and Ting WeiThe Dixon Foundation supports the Dixon Pediatric Fellowship training program for fellows who intend to pursue an academic career with a research emphasis (ranging from basic and translational science to education or QI-centric research) in approved pediatric subspecialties.
L to R: Kennon Ulicny and Jeffrey CooteThe Chu Family has generously donated funds to Children's of Alabama and the Department of Pediatrics to support educational initiatives. A portion of this donation has been set aside for the pediatric fellows to fund scholarships for fellows who apply. Candidates were selected on a competitive basis. These awards will provide funds for tuition, books and fees related to their educational endeavors.
Stephen Obaro, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, was named a Sparkman Center for Global Health Scholar. His appointment is effective as of April 22, 2024.
Erin Shaughnessy, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, recently graduated from the Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH) program. The program is offered by Drexel University School of Medicine.