UAB General Surgery residents to receive loupes
The UAB Department of Surgery, in partnership with a host of generous contributors, has started a new program to help General Surgery Residents begin their careers with the tools they need.
Read moreGutnik selected to participate in UICC’s Young Leaders Programme
UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Lily Gutnik, M.D., has been selected for the 2023-2024 Union for International Cancer Control (UICC’s) Young Leaders Programme.
Read moreBroman examines melanoma diagnosis and treatment on UAB MedCast
UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Kristy Broman, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, and UAB Division of Hematology and Oncology Associate Professor John Dubay, M.D., joined UAB MedCast to examine treatments and therapies for melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
Read moreUAB Surgery Junior Faculty Exchange Program names 2023-2024 participants
The UAB Department of Surgery's Junior Faculty Exchange Program involves a reciprocal exchange of assistant and associate professor-level faculty from UAB and several intuitions across the nation during the academic year.
Read moreLeaders represent Department of Surgery at UAB Medicine leadership programs
Several members of the UAB Department of Surgery have been selected to participate in UAB Medicine leadership programs.
Read moreGalli, Corey appointed to endowed positions
The UAB Department of Surgery’s Professor Aurelio Galli, Ph.D., D.Sc., has been appointed as the Dr. Champ Lyons Endowed Chair in General Surgery and Associate Professor Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS, has been selected for the Dr. Marshall Urist Professorship.
Read moreXie awarded $50,000 research grant from Forge AHEAD Center
UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Rongbing Xie, Dr.P.H., MPH, was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from Forge AHEAD Center for her research study, "Addressing Cardiometabolic Disease in People Living with HIV: Developing Strategies to Improve Diet and Exercise by Assessing Multi-level Social Determinants of Health."
Read moreA team with heart: Patient recounts journey through multiple aortic repairs with UAB’s Cardiovascular Institute
It was just another ordinary, early morning for Patrick Jones. While his wife, Debbie, was out attending to a sick horse on their South Carolina farm, Patrick ambled to the kitchen to make his daily cup of coffee. That journey to the kitchen would be the last thing Patrick remembered until he regained consciousness with Debbie by his side, as paramedics loaded him for emergency transport.Read more
UAB Department of Surgery announces inaugural Surgery Advisory Council
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce the creation of the Surgery Advisory Council.
Read moreKeppley presents at AASA Mid-Year Retreat
UAB Surgery Administrative Director Marissa Keppley, MBA, recently presented on the impact of AI-informed communications at the Association of Academic Surgical Administrators (AASA) 2023 Mid-Year Retreat.
Read moreLoving Life & Work in Birmingham, AL: Gutnik
From its recent accolade as one of the nation's top culinary destinations to its stunning Appalachian foothills views, Birmingham has earned a reputation as a destination ideal for both work and play.
Read moreChen discusses hyperparathyroidism on UAB’s MedCast podcast platform
UAB Department of Surgery Fay Fletcher Kerner Endowed Chair Dr. Herbert Chen was recently featured on UAB's weekly podcast, MedCast, where he discussed hyperparathyroidism and its impacts.
Read moreDepartment of Surgery welcomes faculty member
The UAB Department of Surgery welcomes Jarrad Rowse, M.D., as assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy.
Read moreDepartment of Surgery represents with strong presence at Surgical Education Week
Numerous members of the UAB Department of Surgery attended the annual Surgical Education Week meeting in San Diego, California, from April 13-15, 2023.
Read moreGeneral Surgery residents take three of four House Staff Council positions
UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) House Staff Council has announced serving officers for the 2023-2024 year, including three General Surgery Residents serving in three of four positions.
Read moreLoving Life & Work in Birmingham, AL: Gillis
From its recent accolade as one of the nation's top culinary destinations to its stunning Appalachian foothills views, Birmingham has earned a reputation as a destination ideal for both work and play.
Read moreXenotransplantation study selected for American Journal of Transplantation award
First clinical-grade porcine kidney xenotransplant using a human decedent model," was recently recognized as a 2023 American Journal of Transplantation's Outstanding Article.
The cross-collaborative, UAB Medicine xenotransplantation study, “Read moreHendershot rises to two new leadership positions in Association for Surgical Education, wins Shark Tank competition
UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Professor Kimberly Hendershot, M.D., FACS, had an eventful Surgical Education Week, rising to two new leadership positions and winning a conference Shark Tank competition.
Read moreNew lactation room now open for UAB Department of Surgery staff, faculty, and trainees
The UAB Department of Surgery has added a new lactation room to its facilities, which will be available to all faculty, staff, and trainees.
Read moreGutnik selected for 2023 Conquer Cancer Career Development Award
Congratulations to UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Dr. Lily Gutnik who has been selected by Conquer Cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Foundation to receive a 2023 Conquer Cancer Career Development Award (CDA).
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