DOM Hosts Town Halls to Address Employee Concerns
The Department of Medicine, the UAB enterprise, and Birmingham’s healthcare landscape have experienced significant change throughout 2024. To offer a departmental perspective on these issues, Interim Chair Mark Dransfield, M.D., hosted two town hall meetings to foster open dialogue about the department’s future and address employees' concerns. Topics discussed included the St. Vincent’s acquisition, communication about the Fair Labor Standards Act injunction, efforts to retain and recognize DOM staff, and an update on the search for a permanent department chair. Attendees engaged in positive and productive dialogue about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Above: Professor Brooks Vaughan, M.D., asks a question from the audience.
DOM Takes Home 8 Argus Awards
On Wednesday, nearly 200 Last month, UAB Heersink School of Medicine celebrated its annual Argus Awards, where medical students recognized outstanding faculty, courses, and course directors in various categories. The Department of Medicine was represented in eight categories. Congratulations to the following 2024 Argus Award recipients:
DOM Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff
On Wednesday, nearly 200 employees gathered in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium to celebrate 2024 DOM Recognition Day. The ceremony was kicked off by Interim Chair Dr. Mark Dransfield, who recognized individuals for their significant milestones achieved over the past year. Departmental leaders and division directors honored outstanding physicians, APPs, preceptors, teachers, investigators, and staff for their exceptional contributions.
Krick Named SSCI Mentor of the Year
Stephanie Krick, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, has been named the 2024 Southern Society for Clinical Investigation Mentor of the Year in the Student Category. The award celebrates her contribution to building the future of medicine as a wise and trusted advisor, positive role model, and source of encouragement. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Dr. Krick!
UAB Medicine and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Host 2024 Lung Cancer Update
Last week, UAB Medicine and the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted the 2024 UAB Lung Cancer Update. Healthcare professionals from across the country attended the two-day event to learn about the latest advances in lung cancer care through lectures, panel discussions, and patient testimonials. Faculty from UAB Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine shared updates on innovative therapies, clinical trials, and insights into the future of care. Kudos to all who helped make the event a success.
L to R: Keynote speaker Annabelle Gurwitch and Hitesh Batra, M.D., MBA, attend 2024 Lung Cancer Update