Rowe will Serve as the Chief Scientific Officer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Above: Steve Rowe, M.D., MSPH, Professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Steve Rowe, M.D., MSPH, has accepted the position of Chief Scientific Officer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis - effective July 1, 2022.
Read moreDOM Providers Recognized for Exemplary Patient Care
We are pleased to recognize the following providers for the exceptional care provided to patients in 2021. The providers being recognized scored an average of 98% or higher in care satisfaction, based on patient feedback from a survey which ranks them in the top 25% of providers for the following metrics:
Read moreUAB Primary Care Physicians Build Relationships with Patients to Improve Health Outcomes
By Kiara Harris
Above: Hernando Carter, M.D., and Adrienne Carter, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professors in General Internal Medicine
It was a patient who regularly attended her scheduled appointments but refused to take her medication that left Dr. Hernando Carter perplexed.
“I want to make sure my natural methods are working,” the patient explained.
Read moreGutiérrez Will Direct Division of Nephrology
Above: Orlando Gutiérrez, MD, MMSc, Professor and Director in the Division of Nephrology
Orlando Gutiérrez, MD, MMSc, will become the director of the UAB Division of Nephrology, effective October 1, 2021. Dr. Gutiérrez is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology and the Hilda B. Anderson Endowed Chair in Nephrology. He currently serves as Associate Division Director and Deputy Director of UAB’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Dr. Gutiérrez will build UAB’s extraordinary programs in nephrology and kidney science on the remarkable foundation developed under the leadership of Anupam Agarwal, MD.
Read moreEl-Rayes Will Direct Division of Hematology and Oncology
Above: Bassel El-Rayes, MD, Director in the Division of Hematology and Oncology
The DOM is delighted that Bassel El-Rayes, M.D., will serve as the next Director of the Division of Hematology and Oncology. He will also serve as the deputy director for the The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB - effective March 1, 2022. Dr. El-Rayes is the John Kauffman Family Endowed Professor for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Emory University School of Medicine where he serves as Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology. He also serves as Director of Clinical and Translational Gastrointestinal Malignancies Program and Associate Cancer Center Director for Clinical Research in Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute.
Read moreDOM Names Lee Vice Chair for Research
Above: Timmy Lee, MD, Professor in the Division of Nephrology
Timmy Lee, M.D., will serve as the next Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Medicine. In this role, Dr. Lee will build the culture of inquiry in the department and grow high-impact research across all divisions.
Read moreSnyder to Serve as the First Physician Director for Ambulatory Care in the Department of Medicine
Above: Erin Snyder, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine
Erin Snyder, MD, will serve as the first Physician Director for Ambulatory Care in the Department of Medicine. In this new role, Snyder will work with Vice Chair for Clinical Programs, Elizabeth Turnipseed, MD, and stakeholders across the enterprise to improve access to care for our patients, to enhance use of our ambulatory clinics, and to increase ambulatory practice revenue relative to costs.
Read moreGodby to Serve as the Interim Director for the Division of Hematology and Oncology
Above: Kelly Godby, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology
Kelly Godby, MD, has been named Interim Director for the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. As Interim Director, Godby will take the reigns from outgoing Division Director Ravi Bhatia, MD, who will continue to provide leadership of division research programs, serving as Interim Director for Research. Godby will work closely with Bhatia, Division Administrator Will Callans, DOM leaders, and leaders of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Service Line to provide stable, collaborative leadership while we complete the national search for a permanent Division Director.
Read moreChief Medical Resident Blends Research with Clinical Care
Above: Kevin Schwalbach, M.D., Chief Medical Resident (2020-2021)
After Kevin Schwalbach, M.D., received his Bachelor of Science from DePaul University in Minnesota, he was unsure of where his love for science would lead him. He spent the next four years in basic science, studying the development of zebrafish and stickleback fish. Though he enjoyed the research, he realized collaboration and connection were missing from his career. It became clear to Schwalbach that all roads led to medicine.
Read moreMatthews to Advance Partnerships and Research through School of Medicine Global Health Initiative
Above: Lynn Matthews, M.D., MPH, Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases
Lynn Matthews, M.D., MPH, has been named Associate Director for Global Health Partnerships and Research in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. In this role, Matthews, who is associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, will leverage her considerable experience leading NIH-funded research programs and collaborations in South Africa and Uganda to advance the priorities of the UAB SOM Global Health Initiative.
Read moreMark Dransfield, MD, Named Division Director of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care
Above: Mark Dransfield, M.D., Division Director of Pulmonaray, Allergy, and Critical Care and Professor.
The Department of Medicine is delighted to announce Mark Dransfield, M.D., will serve as the next Director of the UAB Division of Pulmonary Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine.
Read moreElizabeth Jackson, M.D., Named Interim Director for Cardiovascular Disease
Above: Elizabeth Jackson, M.D., FACC, FAHA, Interim Director for Cardiovascular Disease and Professor.
Elizabeth A. (Lisa) Jackson, MD, FACC, FAHA, will serve as the Interim Director for the UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease, effective September 1. She will succeed Dr. Sumanth Prabhu, who has led the Division with distinction over the past decade to capture national recognition and achieve regional dominance.
Read moreParcha Identifies the “Heart” of a Successful Fellowship- Collaboration and Mentorship
Above: Vibhu Parcha, M.D., Instructor of Cardiovascular Disease, and clinical research fellow.
One might wonder what type of environment is necessary for an institution to not only attract great physicians and researchers but also produce them.
Read moreUAB Diabetes Prevention Program Reaches Full Accreditation Status
L to R: Karen MacPherson Harrison, Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator and Amy Warriner, MD, Professor and Medical Director for UAB Weight Loss Medicine Clinic
The UAB Diabetes Prevention Program is now recognized as a fully accredited program site since opening in July 2019.
Read moreRana Shares Ramadan Experience
For Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is an annual religious observance that involves prayer, fasting and celebration of community. As a Muslim, Aadia Rana, MD, Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, observes Ramadan every year. She offers this insight into how Ramadan is celebrated and its importance to her personally and professionally.
Read moreJoiner to serve as DOM Vice Chair
Cindy Joiner, PhD, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor of Medicine, will step into a new role as Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, effective April 5, 2021.
Read moreTucker is Interim Director, UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care
Rodney Tucker, MD, MMM, will serve as the Interim Director of the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, effective April 5, 2021.
Read moreAgarwal Steps Down as Director of UAB Division of Nephrology
Anupam Agarwal, MD, will step down from his role as Director of the Division of Nephrology, effective October 1, 2021. Dr. Agarwal has provided the Division, the Department of Medicine, and the School of Medicine exemplary leadership in this role for more than 13 years. Together with a consummate faculty, he has built a powerhouse program in academic Nephrology. During his tenure, the Division more than doubled its number of faculty and saw significant growth in NIH funding—currently more than $15 million in annual total costs.
Read moreKertesz is 2023 Max Cooper Award for Career Excellence in Research Recipient
The Department of Medicine and the Research Development Group is excited to announce this year’s Max Cooper Award for Career Excellence in Research recipient. This award recognizes researchers that have gained national recognition for important research discoveries over their scientific career.
Will Callans is new Division Administrator for Hem/Onc
We are delighted to announce that Will Callans, MPH, MSHA, will be the new Division Administrator for Hematology/Oncology, effective March 15, 2021.
Bhatia is Max Cooper Award for Career Excellence in Research Recipient
The Department of Medicine and the Research Development Group is excited to announce this year’s Max Cooper Award for Career Excellence in Research recipient. This award recognizes researchers that have gained national recognition for important research discoveries over their scientific career.
DOM Addresses Common COVID Vaccine Concerns, Part 5 of 5
Chief Medical Resident Seema Kumar, MD, displays her COVID Vaccine sticker.
Concern: I'm worried about possible side effects.
Response: Seema Kumar, MD
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DOM Addresses Common COVID Vaccine Concerns, Part 4 of 5
Brittani Edwards DeLoach, MISE, LSSGB, works in the Department as a Program Manager II serving as the administrative point of contact for the Department’s research programs and initiatives. She also has severe asthma.
Concern: I have an underlying health condition.
Response: Brittani Edwards DeLoach, MISE, LSSGB
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DOM Addresses Common COVID Vaccine Concerns, Part 3 of 5
Dr. Latesha Elopre, Assistant Professor of the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases receives her COVID-19 vaccine.
Concern: The U.S. healthcare system, past and present, has been known to disproportionately harm Black and Latinx communities.
Response: Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH
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DOM Addresses Common COVID Vaccine Concerns, Part 2 of 5
Pictured above receiving her COVID vaccine, Dr. Dionne-Odom is Associate Professor of the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases, Associate Director of the UAB Center for Women’s Reproductive Health, and a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine COVID-19 Task Force.