The Heudebert family pose in front of a painting of Tavo located in BDB Conference Room 334. L to R: Alonso, Tavo, and JP Heudebert
When the elevator doors opened to the residency hall on the third floor of the Boshell Diabetes Building, a wave of laughter filled the previously quiet hallway. Gustavo "Tavo" Heudebert, M.D., MACP, entered the conference room with a cheerful smile. Following behind were Alonso Heudebert, M.D., MPH, with a Christmas sweater in hand, and JP Heudebert, bashfully amused by the pictures that decorated the walls.One by one, the Heudeberts claimed their seats around the large wooden table. Each sat with their hands resting comfortably on their stomachs and leaned ever so slightly to the left. As the interview began, the Heudeberts’ story unfolded, highlighting how Tavo’s enthusiasm for patient care and medical education inspired the next generation of physicians — right inside his home.
More Good News for January 06, 2023
Durant Urges Caution When Prescribing Gabapentin for Pain
In a JAMA IM editorial, Raegan Durant, M.D., MPH, (Professor, Preventive Medicine) warns physicians of the potential risks associated with increasing gabapentin prescriptions to treat chronic pain in response to the opioid crisis.
Stein Details STEP Program’s Inception
Carlie Stein, M.D., (Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine) and colleagues detail the development of the STEP Program and highlight the need for organized transition care for medically complex youth.
Saag, McGuire Confirm Cure for Hepatitis C on UAB MedCast
Professors Mike Saag, M.D., (Infectious Diseases) and Brendan McGuire, M.D., (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) discuss the prevalence, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and current therapies available for Hepatitis C.
Murthy Named Med-Peds Chief for 2023-2024
Faculty leaders and colleagues selected Susmita Murthy, M.D., to serve as the Chief Medical Resident for Medicine-Pediatrics in the 2023-2024 academic year. Congrats, Dr. Murthy on your exceptional achievement.
Dr. Emily Dodenhoff Joins GGPC
Former UAB Hospice & Palliative Care fellow Emily Dodenhoff, M.D., joined the UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. Her interests include diagnosis and management of ICU delirium and improving communication strategies among patients, families, and medical professionals.
2022 New Faculty Correction: Dr. Raj Vachhani
In our last issue, we incorrectly depicted Raj Vachhani, M.D., Assistant Professor in the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology. Please join us in properly welcoming Dr. Vachhani. A corrected version of our 2022 New Faculty is available online.