Explore UAB

Colleges & Schools

School of Health Professions

Thinking of submitting a grant? At least a month before you are ready,

Declare Your Intent to Submit

Events Calendar

 

Undergraduate Research

Put the classroom into action by participating in health professions undergraduate research

Mission

The SHP Undergraduate Research and Honors prepares future health professionals through innovative coursework, ethical inquiry, and collaborative research. We equip students with the professional skills, experiences, and values needed to succeed in advanced health programs and serve communities with integrity and purpose.

Vision

To be a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate health education that cultivates ethical, research-driven, and socially responsible scholars. We envision a future where every student is equipped with knowledge, experience, and integrity to lead in health professions, address disparities, and advance well-being through ethical decision-making and evidence-based practice.

Course Offerings

  • 💡 Honors & Leadership Development

    HRP 405 - Team-Based Problem Solving in the Health Professions

    HRP 401 - Honors Seminar I

    HRP 402 - Honors Seminar II

    HRP 411 - Honors Community Service Project

  • 🎓 Pre-Professional Preparation

    HRP 300 - Survey of Health Professions

    HRP 425 - Preparation for Professional School

    HRP 426 - Professional School & Exam Preparation

    HRP 526 - Graduate Student Professional School & Exam Preparation

  • 🔬 Research & Ethics

    HRP 200 - Responsible Conduct of Research Training

    HRP 414 - Volunteer Research Experience

    HRP 415 - Mentored Research in the Health Professions

    HRP 411 - Honors Research Project

  • 🌐 Social Determinants & Global Learning

    HRP 210 - Social Determinants of Health in Alabama

    HRP 475 - Study Abroad in Greece

 

Core Commitments in Action

  • Collaboration

    We build strong partnerships across disciplines, communities, and global networks to enrich student learning and professional growth.

  • Compassion & Caring

    We center empathy and service in all our programs, encouraging students to lead with heart in their academic and professional journeys.

  • Excellence & Achievement

    We challenge students to pursue academic, clinical, and professional excellence through rigorous, hands-on experiences.

  • Integrity

    We uphold the highest standards of ethical engagement in research, service, global learning, and professional conduct.

  • Respect

    We honor diverse perspectives and foster inclusive environments where all voices are valued and heard.

  • Service

    We cultivate a spirit of civic responsibility and community engagement in every student, perparing them to serve with purpose.

  • Social Responsibility

    We prepare students to address health disparities and advocate for equity and justice in their professions.

  • Stewardship

    We responsibly manage resources and opportunities to maximize student impact and support the mission of health advancement.

 

Click here to Get Started.

For more information, contact Samantha Giordano-Mooga, Ph.D., director of SHP Undergraduate Research at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

Thinking of submitting a grant? At least a month before you are ready,

Declare Your Intent to Submit

Events Calendar