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Forging the future of medicine

At UAB, we’re training the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists, answering basic scientific questions that lead to medical innovations, and bringing the highest quality health care to all of our patients. UAB is the heartbeat of Birmingham and an integral medical leader in the Southeast.

1,800+
Faculty
40+
Centers & Institutes
28
Departments
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Serving our state and region

At UAB, collaboration is a way of life, and we’re bringing together the brightest minds to improve health outcomes for all.

Latest Headlines

UAB startup company focuses on AI to help identify cardiovascular disease

UAB startup company focuses on AI to help identify cardiovascular disease
Rothenberg’s innovative, FDA-approved technology will improve cardiac health through enhanced treatment and prevention.

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Study reveals the disruption of interaction between proteins CD2:CD58 is a potential new treatment option for people with hidradenitis suppurativa

Study reveals the disruption of interaction between proteins CD2:CD58 is a potential new treatment option for people with hidradenitis suppurativa
UAB researchers uncover that interaction between proteins CD2:CD58 can be disrupted to mitigate the expression of genes and proteins that trigger HS pathogenesis.

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Seasonal skincare: How to properly care for your skin in colder weather

Seasonal skincare: How to properly care for your skin in colder weather
One UAB expert offers several tips for keeping skin healthy this fall and winter.

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UAB Lung Health Center to target youth smoking and vaping with annual award from the ADPH

UAB Lung Health Center to target youth smoking and vaping with annual award from the ADPH
UAB is combating youth tobacco use with its ninth annual award from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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At the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, we are dedicated to excellence in training physicians and scientists in all of the disciplines of medicine and biomedical investigation for careers in practice, teaching, and research. We train future physicians at all levels—from our partnerships with UAB for innovative undergraduate programs, our MD and dual degree programs offering world class medical education, and our 95 residency and fellowship training programs developing new doctors across Alabama, to our continuing medical education program providing relevant, lifelong learning in healthcare.

Training Facilities

From the OR to the delivery room to the bedside, you'll see it all. Set in the middle of Birmingham's medical district, our students, residents and fellows train at multiple world-class hospitals and clinics.

  • UAB Hospital

    UAB Hospital

  • UAB Hospital-Highlands

    UAB Hospital-Highlands

  • Kirklin Clinic

    Kirklin Clinic

  • Whitaker Clinic

    Whitaker Clinic

  • Women's and Infants Center

    Women's and Infants Center

  • Callahan Eye Hospital

    Callahan Eye Hospital

  • Children's of Alabama

    Children's of Alabama

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