Did you know Alabama has the 7th highest rate of adult obesity and the 3rd highest diabetes and hypertension rates in the U.S.? The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism will address these statistics by offering specialized training in obesity and nutrition with its new Obesity Medicine Fellowship. The one-year program will require fellows to complete a minimum of 500 hours of training focused on evaluating and managing patients with obesity, including pre-and-post surgical care. The core faculty involved in this program include Program Director, Monica Agarwal, M.D., (Associate Professor, Endocrinology) as well as a multidisciplinary team of endocrine and nutrition specialists: Drs. Amy Warriner, Laura Rogers, Tim Garvey, Stephanie Wallace, and Richard Stahl. Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are open until the end of August.
More Good News for July 30, 2021
James Willig, M.D., MSPH (Professor, Infectious Diseases) is one of twelve faculty selected for the 2021 UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors those who are outstanding educators. Nominators cite his wit and humor as central to his exceptional teaching. Congratulations, Dr. Willig!
Professor Elizabeth A. (Lisa) Jackson, M.D., will serve as the Interim Director for the UAB Division of Cardiovascular Disease, effective September 1. Dr. Jackson will work closely with faculty, staff, fellows, and key leaders to oversee division operations while a permanent Division Director is identified in a national search.
The Department of Medicine continues its Faculty Honors series this week by celebrating those appointed to endowed positions. Endowments are made possible by the generosity of donors and recognize the distinguished accomplishments of our faculty. Kudos to all those appointed!
Christina Muzny M.D., MSPH (Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases) is a contributing author to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Guidelines, a tool for physicians and other health care providers to assist in the prevention and treatment of persons who have or are at risk for STIs.
Salpy Pamboukian, M.D., (Professor, Cardiovascular Disease) joined UAB's MedCast to advise physicians on the prevalence, symptoms, and misconceptions of heart disease in women. Heart disease is the number one diagnosis that leads to death for women in the United States. Learn and earn an hour of CME today.
Please join us in welcoming Olivia Van Gerwen, M.D., MPH, (Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases) to UAB. Her professional interests include STI prevention, HIV PrEP, and sexual health promotion among transgender populations. She also co-leads the UAB Highlands Vaginitis Clinic. Dr. Van Gerwen, we are delighted to welcome you!