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The UAB Office of International Medical Education at the Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce the launch of the Recognition of Distinction in Global Health, an innovative program designed to empower future physicians to think globally, act locally, and lead boldly. Conceptualized by Majd Zayzafoon, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, professor of Medical Education and assistant dean for International Medical Education, the program combines experiential learning with real-world impact to prepare UAB medical students to make lasting changes in healthcare and public service.

Kathrin Zimmerman, a third-year medical student, was awarded a position as a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Associate, and she recieved support from the Office of International Medical Education to help make this dream a reality.