A new academic year has started, and with it we have welcomed a wonderful class of PGY-1s, enjoyed a great PGY-2 retreat, and heard from great leaders during the PGY-3 legacy dinner. As chief residents, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve the incredible residents, faculty, and staff of the UAB Tinsley Harrison Internal Medicine Residency Program. As we look to kick off our interview season, we have added a driving tour to highlight a few new places around Birmingham. With our wonderful residents, we plan to continue to attract the best candidates from across the country to train at UAB.

Our program continues to expand and grow with continued success of our health disparities track, a successful RIME week, great SSGIM submissions, a revamped research rotation and curriculum, as well as excitement from the resident run Resident Wellness Committee. We are in our third year of having residents rotate at the PATH clinic, an area clinic designed to improve the health of the underserved population of Birmingham and Jefferson County.

As chief residents, we love this program and are delighted to take part in its continued growth and success. We have our fantastic alumni to thank for its continued prosperity, leadership in the community, and leadership on a national stage. We look forward to what the rest of this year has in store, and we hope you enjoy this edition of Letters to Tinsley.

Stephen, Nicholas, Jori, and Will