Will Sasser, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, has been selected for the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) Leadership in Educational Academic Development (LEAD) cohort.
The UAB Pediatric Health Equity Scholars spent three days at the end of September traveling throughout the Black Belt and to prominent places pivotal to the Civil Rights Movement to explore the historical context of health disparities and inequities within Alabama.
On Oct. 5, the 2nd year residents had the opportunity to go to the Historic Bethel Baptist Church in Collegeville to learn about the role Birmingham and the church played in the Civil Rights Movement and to gain more insight into the lived experiences of some of their patients and patients’ families.
Congratulations to Kennon Brake, M.D., who was recognized at Grand Rounds last week with the Rud Polhill Award for Outstanding Resident in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Annalise Sorrentino, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, gave a Ted Talk at the FemInPem conference in Chicago on September 22, 2023.
L to R: Ryan Boykin, Brian Kirkwood, Natalie Soyster and Hannah StoneRyan Boykin, M.D., PGY-1 resident, Brian Kirkwood, M.D., PGY-2 resident, Natalie Soyster, M.D., PGY-3 resident, and Hannah Stone, M.D., PGY-4 resident, have been selected for the Grand Rounds Resident Committee.
Being an adult immigrant to this country, I only recently learned about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. There is a common question about why the month covers half of September and half of October, and the answer is quite meaningful. There are several significant events to be celebrated by various communities within this 30-day period. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile celebrate their independence within this timeframe. Dia de la Raza, which recognizes the blend of indigenous and European or mestizo heritage across Spanish speaking countries is observed on October 12.
The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of September. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Meghan Harrison, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Andrea Kane, M.D., assistant professor in the division of Neonatology, received a 2023 Inspiration Award from the American Medical Association (AMA) Women Physicians Section.
Amy CaJacob, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology has been recognized by the Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care provided to her patients.