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The UAB Department of Medicine drives medical education, accelerates discovery, and delivers competent and compassionate patient care at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

About UAB Department of Medicine 

Our outstanding department includes:

493

Faculty

250

Trainees

1,285

Staff

11

Divisions

Vision & Mission Statement

We envision a world where people live as well and as long as possible. We strive to maximize health and eliminate suffering by caring for people, teaching and creating knowledge.

As part of UAB Medicine, our mission is to provide life-changing care, both today in caring for our patients and tomorrow by educating the next generation of physicians and with discoveries that advance health and health care.