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Welcome to the Department of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences

As part of the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) we are preparing and advancing students in health professions careers in clinical, research, and academia. We offer access to interprofessional faculty and research, as well as laboratory and clinical experience through the UAB Health System and other healthcare facilities.

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""Our department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students entering or already in clinical and diagnostic healthcare professions. Here are a few notable facts about our programs:


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PA Ranked #8 in U.S.

PA Ranked #8 in U.S.

Oliveira Provost Award

Oliveira Provost Award

BMD Gilman Scholars

BMD Gilman Scholars

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    Dozens of students from across the U.S. attended the second UAB Medical Laboratory Science Summer Service program. Jenny Gao, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CM, assistant professor, and Floyd Josephat, EdD, MLS(ASCP), professor, Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, developed and implemented the curriculum specifically for high school students with a keen interest in science.
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    The UAB M.S. in Genetic Counseling faculty – with more than 50 years’ combined experience in genetic counseling and higher education – recently decided it was time to modernize the shadowing/observing process in their industry. They combined their vast knowledge with multimedia technology to create the UAB Genetic Counseling Simulation Case Series.
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    UAB has developed a Graduate Certificate in Industry Genetics and Genomics to provide industry and genetics professionals with opportunities to learn more about genetics technological advancements to stay ahead of the curve in variant interpretation; providing these learners with the chance to perform at the top of their field.