Chiefs
Congratulations to the 2022 chief residents, Kyle Gennaro, M.D., Zack Glaser, M.D., Robin Iriele, M.D., and Michael Kongnyuy, M.D.! They are graduating after five years of training with the Department of Urology Residency Program. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication over the past several years. We are proud of the urologists you've become.
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Kyle Gennaro, MD
Medical School
The University of Alabama at BirminghamHometown
Huntsville, AlabamaInterests/Hobbies
Netflix, working in the yard, hiking, disc golf and traveling.Favorite thing about Birmingham
I really enjoy all of the options Birmingham provides to spend time outdoors. Some of my favorites include hiking at Oak Mountain or Ruffner or catching a Baron's game.Favorite thing about UAB
One of the strongest qualities of UAB medical center is its role as a tertiary referral center for a large portion of the Southeast which results in a wide range of pathology and presentations. -
Zachary Glaser, MD
Medical School
Vanderbilt School of MedicineHometown
St. Louis, MissouriInterests/Hobbies
St. Louis Blues, Vandy football, hiking, golf and travelingFavorite thing about Birmingham
The restaurant sceneFavorite thing about UAB
Serves a huge population across multiple state without any other competing teriary care centers. The best kind of training environment. -
Robin Iriele, MD
Medical School
Case Western Reserve School of MedicineHometown
Decatur, GeorgiaInterests/Hobbies
Kayaking, singing, Argentine tango, home improvement projectsFavorite thing about Birmingham
Fantastic barbecue and lots of outdoor activities.Favorite thing about UAB
Fun residents, high operative volume, complex pathology, accomplished yet down-to-earch faculty, dynamic and continuously evolving program. -
Michael Kongnyuy, MD
Medical School
University of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineHometown
Kumbo, CameroonInterests/Hobbies
Research, mechanics and guitarFavorite thing about Birmingham
Great southern hospitality.Favorite thing about UAB
Variety in clinical pathology.
Fellow
Congratulations to Joseph Crivelli, M.D., for completing the department's Endourology Fellowship, a two-year fellowship focusing on kidney stone disease. We are excited to announce Dr. Crivelli will be joining faculty upon graduation!
Graduation Ceremony
To honor the graduates, the department is hosting a graduation ceremony Saturday, June 18 at the Country Club of Birmingham.
Awards
Most Outstanding Research Presentation
Andrew Fang, M.D.
Highest In-Service Score
Andrew Fang, M.D.
Most Outstanding Educator
Adam Baumgarten, M.D., MBA