More than 1,200 interns, residents and fellows train in every medical specialty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and at regional campuses in Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Selma. Each year, a class of trainees graduate and a new class joins UAB, setting off on their trainee experience, whether it be a one-year fellowship program or a seven-year residency.
The Department of Neurosurgery’s Residency Program is a seven-year residency dedicated to clinical, surgical, and professional development. Neurosurgery trainees participate in a contemporary neurosciences educational paradigm and enjoy a graduate-level of experience and responsibility in the care and management of neurosurgical patients.
In addition to providing superior technical training, the program is uniquely structured to the professional development of our residents, with the goal of creating leaders in the field of neurosurgery. Graduates of the residency program pursue fellowships, academic neurosurgical junior faculty positions and private practice opportunities throughout the country. Learn about the department’s incoming residents and outgoing PGY7 residents.
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Fisher, Wilson, M.D.
Medical School: UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Hobbies: Watching college sports and professional soccer, exercising, traveling, saltwater fishing and spending time with his wife and dog
Fun fact: During a vacation to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, he played in a friendly match against professional beach soccer players on Ipanema Beach. -
Oliver, Tucker, M.D.
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Hobbies: Volunteering at church, sport climbing, hiking, pickleball, frisbee, tennis, soccer
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Tracz, Jovanna, M.D.
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Hobbies: Classical ballet, golf, mentorship, travel to historic locations of ancient civilizations, big band jazz music
Fun fact: Is a dog and rat mom
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Erickson, Nicholas, M.D.
Next Steps: Private group at Druid City Health in Tuscaloosa, AL
Medical School: The George Washington University
Undergrad: University of Minnesota
Hometown: Madison, WI
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Ilyas, Adeel, M.D.
Next Steps: Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Undergrad: University of Virginia
Hometown: Forest, VA
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Mooney, James, M.D.
Next Steps: Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Undergrad: Amherst College
Hometown: Princeton, NJ