Dean's Advisory Board

The School of Health Professions Dean's Advisory Board works in partnership with the dean to advance the school toward its goals of excellence and achievement in education, research, and service. Recognizing the importance of health professions education and the continuing interest of alumni and both government and industry leaders, the board is dedicated to the creative development of the School of Health Professions.

Dean’s Advisory Board Members

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Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

The Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs, led by Jennifer Christy, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, supports the academic mission and curriculum of the UAB School of Health Professions. We oversee and guide the academic advancement and development processes and programs. Our office includes the Learning Resource Center team and the Instructional Design & Support team. Our mission is to provide resources, structure and a quality educational experience for our students and to support SHP faculty in research and scholarship.

If you are a faculty or staff member in need of assistance please visit us in SHPB 660 or contact Jasmine Jean at 205-996-1278 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you need assistance with the Learning Resource Center or Instructional Design & Support, you will find their information below.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers rooms, resources, and a highly trained support staff to serve your needs. We offer a variety of materials and resources, free for checkout, designed to support all your academic endeavors.

Instructional Design & Support

The School of Health Professions (SHP) Instructional Design & Support (IDS) team is here to assist SHP instructors with providing excellent learning environments both in and out of the classroom. We assess and address the specific needs of each learning experience whether on-site, online or blended courses. Our work includes course design, delivery strategies, assessment methods, and more.

Welcome to the SHP Office of Student Services and Advising!

Our mission is to provide information to students preparing for careers in the health professions. We are located on the 6th floor of the School of Health Professions Building (SHPB) and would love to see you! Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an appointment.

SHP Student Awards

The School of Health Professions annually recognizes outstanding SHP undergraduate and graduate students through the Student Awards Program. Nominations for the 2026 awards are due Friday, March 2, 2026, at 5 p.m, and should be submitted by the nominee's Program Director.

The Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs will send specific nomination instructions to Program Directors. The SHP Awards and Recognition Committee will review and select awardees.

SHP Awards are open to all full time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a SHP program. The awards include:

SHP Dean’s Leadership and Service Award

The Dean’s Leadership and Service Award is presented to no more than three outstanding students for leadership and service to the school, UAB, and the community. Program Directors may nominate more than one student from their program. Candidates are evaluated on GPA and other scholastic awards and achievements, collegiate and program-related public service activities while enrolled in SHP, other collegiate activities prior to enrolling in SHP, and community activities.

SHP Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student

The Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student is presented each year in recognition of the student's academic and non-academic accomplishments. More than one international student may be nominated from each program.

SHP Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Health Care

The Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Health Care is awarded to one student for humanitarianism, professionalism and commitment to health care. Program directors may make nominations based on recommendations by faculty, clinical supervisors, students, and/or patients. These recommenders should be acknowledged on the recommendation letter. More than one student may be nominated from a program.

SHP Charles Brooks Award for Creativity

The Charles Brooks Award for Creativity is presented to one outstanding student in recognition of creative accomplishments (written publications, artistic contributions, etc.) which complemented the student’s academic activities in the school and UAB. More than one student may be nominated from each program.

Past Award Winners

SHP Faculty and Staff Awards

Every year, the School of Health Professions, recognizes top faculty and staff with awards. The difficult task of narrowing down the best to one person goes to our Honors and Recognition Committee.

The 2025-2026 committee, chaired by Mamie Coats, includes Matthew Bittle, Megan Carpenter, Brian King, Soumya Niranjan, Keith Pearson, Victoria Stargell, and Avery Vitemb.

Nominations are open and will close Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. Central. *Please email your nominations to Committee Chair Mamie Coats.

Nominate your colleagues for the following awards:

SHP Excellence in Teaching Award

For a faculty or staff member who exhibited success in developing effective teaching methods, courses and teaching materials that generate student learning, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and research.

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SHP Excellence in Service Award

Faculty

For a faculty member who has made significant contributions to the school or their profession including projects and positions that bring national, state or local recognition and more.

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Staff

For a staff member in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the university community, the School of Health Professions (in a capacity other than their usual assignment/department) or another non-profit organization in the community. The award recognizes the achievement of a singular outstanding event or the continuous outstanding and dedicated service the individual has provided over a long period of time.

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SHP Excellence in Scholarship Award

For a faculty member who has made significant scholarly contributions resulting in the advancement of knowledge. Contributions include funded research, involvement in research process, publications in peer reviewed journals and more.

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Early Career Awards

Early Career Faculty Award

For a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in and dedication to teaching, research and other scholarly endeavors, and/or notable service to the School, University, and community.

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Jennifer Stewart Outstanding Employee Award

For a staff member who excels in numerous areas such as professionalism, attitude, productivity, efficiency, creativity, communication and competence.

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Lifetime Achievement Awards

Joseph F. Volker Award

For a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in and dedication to teaching, distinctive research and other scholarly endeavors, and/or notable service to the School, University, and community.

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SHP Beverly Smith Outstanding Employee

For a staff member who excels in numerous areas such as professionalism, attitude, productivity, efficiency, creativity, communication, and competence.

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Faculty & Staff

As one of the best health professions schools in the nation, our reputation draws faculty and staff from around the world. Our diverse team represents all the careers found in the School of Health Professions, from former hospital CEO's to world-renowned researchers.

Click below to see faculty and staff from the Dean's Office or one of our departments.

The Dean’s Office is the administrative center of the UAB School of Health Professions.

Our offices house the dean, the associate and assistant deans, as well as all staff charged with supporting the School’s vision and mission. Our team is entrusted to administer Academic and Faculty Affairs; Student Services and Advising; External Relations; and the Fiscal and Administrative responsibilities of the School and our five departments.

We are supported by the Dean's Advisory Board – a group of highly experienced business and community leaders from across the U.S. who are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds and are committed to connecting and engaging the SHP family.

Together, we care deeply about our students, alumni, faculty and staff; we value the complexities of a diverse environment; we empower all to become vital members of the greater Birmingham community; and we support learning whether in a traditional classroom or an online setting or simply learning from or about one another.

Dean's Office Staff

Dean's Advisory Board

Contact Us

Office of the Dean

205-934-5149

Office of Student Services and Advising

205-934-4194
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Office of External Relations

205-975-8415
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Physical Address

630 School of Health Professions Building
1716 9th Avenue South

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Mailing Address

630 SHPB
1720 2nd Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1152

Welcome to the School of Health Professions

Do you remember your first week at UAB? New faces to learn or new schedule to manage or new city to navigate - or all of the above. Were you excited? Were you anxious? Perhaps you were a bit of both about the journey you were beginning.

Well, no matter how many years ago you first stepped on campus, incoming student feelings have not changed. We need your help to welcome students to the School of Health Professions’ family and offer words of encouragement.

Welcome to the UAB School of Health Professions (SHP)

SHP is one of the six schools comprising the world-renowned UAB Academic Health Center. Our students are exposed to vast resources, state-of-the-art facilities and progressive research during their academic and clinical education.

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Our Mission

Improving the health and well-being of people everywhere through exceptional, collaborative, and innovative teaching, research, and service.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a global leader in teaching, research, and service that develops new scientific knowledge, removes barriers and disparities, and develops leaders who help individuals, organizations, and communities to achieve their highest potential in a changing world.

Our Values

Collaboration | Compassion & Caring | Excellence & Achievement | Integrity | Respect | Service | Social Responsibility | Stewardship

Vision, Mission and Values in Action

We are a tight-knit community that is connected from students to staff to faculty to alumni. We are a service-minded group that is dedicated to serving all from campus to community and beyond. And we are a knowledge-driven mass that is committed to classrooms, laboratories, clinics and more.

Our Alumni

Our School is multi-dimensional and more than just figures on paper. We brag that we have 16,000+ alumni and are home to UAB’s top-ranked program – but what does that really look like?

We created Snapshots: Impressions of SHP Alumni Excellence to capture the heart of who who our alumni are. Our alumni are an active community located around the world who find creative ways that capitalize on unique talents to give back to the School and in turn those that matter the most – our more than 2,000 students.

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