Effective July 1, Jacob Schultz, M.D. and Brea Willeford, D.O. became the 2022-2023 PM&R Resident Chiefs. Dr. Schultz is now our Education Chief, and Dr. Willeford is our Administrative Chief.

Dr. Schultz earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and his MD from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. “It's a privilege to be leading and representing an incredible group of residents,” said Dr. Schultz. “UAB PM&R is a special program because not only do these residents have incredible academic pedigree, more importantly they are hard-working, caring, and virtuous people. I'm excited for my chief year alongside Dr. Willeford!”

Dr. Willeford earned her undergraduate degree from Coastal Carolina University and DO from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. “I'm excited for this opportunity to lead and advocate for an incredible group of residents,” said Dr. Willeford. “Our UAB PM&R program has a great culture of teamwork, scholarship, work ethic, and wellness. It's an honor to represent my peers and faculty alongside Dr. Schultz as we aim to continue promoting these core values. It's going to be a great year!”

Dr. Willeford likes to stay active with lots of hobbies including running, hiking, tennis, water-sports, traveling, live music, and time with family and friends Her career interests are in interventional pain management and is in the process of applying for fellowship training.

Dr. Schultz enjoys hiking with his wife and dog, tennis, weightlifting, discovering new restaurants and breweries, bourbon, and Rocket League. His career interests is inpatient neurorehabilitation.