Events and Activities

We have a variety of opportunities from the program level to the university level. We have something for everyone.

Upcoming Events & Webinars

Join us live at an upcoming event or webinar. Many of our virtual sessions are archived, so you can access materials to help you learn, grow, and stay in touch with your alma mater.

National Symposium for Healthcare Executives

October 19 - 21, 2022
The Club
Birmingham, AL

HSA Monthly Webinars

Offered the 2nd Thursday of each month via Zoom.
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National Alumni Society Webinars and Events

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Nutrition Sciences - RD Updates

Clinical education opportunities for dietetics practice.
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Receptions at National Conferences

We enjoy catching up with alumni at professional conferences around the country. Here are some of the conferences where we host networking events each year.

AAPA

American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference

ACHE

American College of Healthcare Executives Congress

AOTA

American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference

APTA

American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting

HIMSS

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Global Health Conference

IMSH

International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

NSGC

National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference

Annual Activities and Educational Opportunities

In addition to receptions, we offer a variety of other experiences to get involved - from lectures to awards to athletics. Below are a few examples.

Marilyn Gossman Endowed Lecture

This lecture was established to help advance the PT profession through continuing education.

UAB National Symposium

The UAB National Symposium for Healthcare Executives provides attendees with innovative ways to improve their organizations.

UAB Excellence in Business

This awards program recognizes the top 25 alumni owned businesses.

SHP Scholarship Luncheon

This event celebrates our generous scholarship donors and outstanding recipients.

Homecoming Week

This long-standing tradition brings us together to re-connect and cheer on our Blazers.

CDS Networking Mixer

This event provides students an opportunity to practice their networking skills by interacting with alumni.

Regional Events and Reunions

Want to meet your fellow Blazers in your community or re-connect with your classmates? We can help you organize a gathering in your area or coordinate a class reunion. Please contact Amanda Sherman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 205-975-8415 to get started.

The UAB National Alumni Society also hosts regional events. Visit their site for more information about these and other upcoming activities.

MARCH 10, 2022

Marilyn Gossman, PT, Ph.D., FAPTA, who served as UAB PT chair for more than 30 years, believed the pursuit of knowledge does not end at graduation.

Her legacy of excellence, education and innovation is honored every year through this lecture in her name.

The 2022 speaker is Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, APTA Immediate Past President She is also dean of the LSU Shreveport School of Allied Health Professions and a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy, who has served in leadership roles across campus, her state, and the U.S.

The lecture will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hill Center and online (Zoom details shared once you RSVP).

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