Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and limitations on travel, we would like to plan for the 2021-2022 academic year and proceed with our Junior Faculty Exchange Program selection.

 This program involves a reciprocal exchange of a Department of Surgery Assistant Professor-level faculty from UAB and the following institutions:

• University of California-Davis
• University of Michigan

While these programs are open to Associate Professor-level faculty:

• University of California-Davis
• University of Florida

In past years, a typical visit lasts two or three days, and the visiting faculty member usually gives a lecture to students and residents, as well as a section/division-level lecture. Some institutions have used the visit for grand rounds.

We encourage you to submit nominations, including self nominations, for any of the three partner institutions. Please email Adam W. Beck, MD, FACS your current CV, and a brief description of what you would like to accomplish with your visit by April 30. Please specify your top choice of the two options.

A committee of department leadership will select the 2021-2022 UAB Surgery representative, who will be notified shortly after selection. A formal announcement will be made with each named representative and the partner institution representative, once decided.