L to R: Steven Fox, M.D., Patricia Ajayi-Fox, M.D., 1917 Clinic social worker Kathy Gaddis, Rheumatology pharmacist Katie Jones, Amanda Schnell, M.D., and Anand Iyer, M.D. On Wednesday, roughly 40 participants joined the DOM's Graduate Medical Education Health Disparities Collaboration program's inaugural lecture session “Patient Assistance Programs: Helping Our Patients Access Affordable Prescription Medications.” Panelists discussed approval processes, affordability challenges, and resources available to provide access to live-saving medications.

The newly formed program — led by Drs. Patricia Ajayi-Fox, Steven Fox, Anand Iyer, and Rebekah Weil — aims to cultivate a diverse community of fellows passionate about caring for vulnerable patient populations. The program provides relevant clinical experience, didactic planning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

More Good News for October 6, 2023

38 Faculty Receive Promotion and Tenure

We celebrate 38 exemplary faculty for achieving the rank of Associate Professor, Professor, or receiving an award of tenure, effective October 1, 2023. Their dedication to research, teaching, and service shines a bright light on the University. Congrats!

Fouad Selected to Serve on NIH Advisory Committee

Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH, (Professor, Preventive Medicine) has been elected to the National Institutes of Health’s Advisory Committee to the Director Working Group on Diversity which seeks to develop effective diversity-related research strategies for the NIH.

UAB and Walgreens Raise Awareness for Sarcoidosis

In September, UAB and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research collaborated with Walgreens to raise awareness for sarcoidosis. Education material and donation opportunities were presented in 95 locations across Alabama.

Bodduluri Instructs New Course in Artificial Intelligence

Sandeep Bodduluri, M.D., (Assistant Professor, PACCM) co-leads "Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine" as part of a new five course graduate certificate program on the integration of AI into the practice of medicine.

Dr. Tetsuro Maeda Joins the Division of PACCM

Let's give a warm welcome to Tetsuro Maeda, M.D., Assistant Professor in the UAB Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care. He completed his fellowship at the University of Rochester. Maeda specializes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Inflammation.