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Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame inducts two from SHP
Two healthcare legends with strong ties to the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions were inducted to the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Saturday, August 25, 2014.
Read moreUAB Excellence in Business honors PT alumnus Kleinman
When Ron Kleinman, PT, was looking for a college to attend he wrote, that’s correct - he physically wrote, to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and asked for a list of the best Physical Therapy schools in the United States. The APTA wrote back and placed the University of Alabama at Birmingham at the top of the list and Kleinman was soon on his way south from Ohio.
Read moreUAB Excellence in Business honors Jan Jacks
However, Jacks is not your traditional artist. She is the owner, baker and artist behind Dreamcakes Bakery located in Homewood, Ala. Read more
SHP alumna first Genetic Counselor for UAB Cytogenetics Lab
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Four SHP alumni named to inaugural UAB business award
The “UAB Excellence in Business Top 25” award winners have been announced and four of them graduated from the School of Health Professions. The UAB National Alumni Society partnered with the Birmingham Business Journal to present the awards.
Read moreChapman inducted into Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
Robert C. Chapman, LFACHE, a 1972 graduate of the Master of Science in Health Administration, was one of 12 people inducted to the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 28. The 2012 class was honored not only for their work in medicine and health, but also as players in some of the most vital issues of their time.Read more
Heersink family gifts $1M to UAB School of Health Professions
Marnix E. Heersink, M.D., and Mary Heersink, longtime supporters of UAB, have made a gift of $1,040,000 gift to the UAB School of Health Professions. The donation, which established the Heersink Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Health Professions, is the largest single scholarship gift in school history.
Read moreUAB’s B.S. in Healthcare Management Ranked 6th Best Online Program
UAB’s Department of Health Services Administration proudly announces that its Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management has been recognized as the 6th Best Online Healthcare Management Program by BestColleges.com, a leading online resource for college planning.
Read moreUAB's Physical Therapy Department: A Journey of Growth and Excellence
As the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Physical Therapy Department approaches its 60th year, it is essential to look back and appreciate the incredible journey it has undertaken since its inception. The department's evolution within the ever-changing society and profession showcases its commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Read moreAmanda Sherman chosen as UAB VIP for Q4 2023
Amanda Sherman, director of alumni engagement for the School of Health Professions, is 1 of 4 chosen as the fourth-quarter 2023 honorees for the UAB Shared Values in Action Program.
Read moreBrooke Gleason chosen as UAB VIP for Q4 2023
Brooke Gleason, post-award grant administrator in the School of Health Professions Dean’s Office, is 1 of 4 chosen as the fourth-quarter 2023 honorees for the UAB Shared Values in Action Program.
Read moreUAB’s Entry-Level OTD Program earns full ACOTE accreditation, graduates inaugural class
UAB’s Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Program reached two major milestones in early December. It received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and on December 8, graduated its first class.
Read moreHealthcare Simulation Virtual Open House
Our Graduate Programs in Healthcare Simulation are offering a virtual Open House on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST. Click for a link to register and to learn more.
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Influencing New Generations: How UAB is Integrating Personal Leadership into DPT Curriculum
A 2022 survey conducted by HigherVisibility revealed 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers want to become social media influencers. A JAMA opinion piece in 2020, “Mentoring Millennials,” says that generation embraces “innovation over inertia, autonomy over hierarchy, purpose over busywork, diversity over uniformity, community over isolation and finally leadership over [teammate] subordinate.” So how do you make meaningful impact and lasting connections with the generations that spend an average of 2.5 hours each day scrolling through social media?
Read moreService Opportunities for DPT Students
As a department, UAB PT eagerly supports community service opportunities and is always looking for ways that the department can make a meaningful and lasting impact in our communities.
Read moreMSHA Graduate Student Recruitment Day
Join us and learn about the #1 program in the nation! Our virtual recruitment day is a great time to talk to our MSHA program director and meet some of our current students.
Read moreMLS summer program a mixture of science, service, and social responsibility
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.
Read moreUAB Genetic Counseling online case series delivers depth, details seldom seen in shadowing
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.
Read moreNew Genetics and Genomics Certificate Evolves with Industry
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.
Read moreUAB launches new undergraduate degree in disability studies and rehabilitation science
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions recently launched a new undergraduate degree in disability studies and rehabilitation science. The new program is already accepting applications.
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