In April, the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion proudly commemorates the contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in the field of medicine and science.
Building Medicine: Updates on Heersink School of Medicine facilities, Q2
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
In this second quarterly space and facilities article, we will focus on space assignment and space management. The Heersink School of Medicine has roughly 1.8 million square feet to manage, fund, and account for across 60 campus buildings, and the school is the predominant occupant in over 20 of the facilities. Most of the school’s space [85%+] is assigned to our academic departments, while the remainder is assigned to the Dean’s Office, Medical Education, regional campuses, Heersink institutes, and institutional research cores. All assignable space is organized into three main categories: administrative space, clinical research space, and basic research space; these groups account for 54%, 8%, and 38% of the school’s total space footprint, respectively.
UAB Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports & Exercise Medicine support nutrition program for local student-athletes
Written by Shawna Masters
In Birmingham, Alabama, the commitment to fostering the potential of young athletes extends far beyond the playing field. Thanks to the initiative spearheaded by James Jones, head athletic trainer for the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Birmingham City Schools, and Bama Wellness Advocacy, and from the financial support provided by the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine, a revolutionary nutrition program has been launched. This program not only emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition but also highlights the importance of self-wellness factors such as sleep, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall performance and well-being of student-athletes.
UAB residents, fellows, and faculty gain access to AMA GME Competency Software online resource
Written by Phillip Pinyan
The UAB Graduate Medical Education office is now offering its residents, fellows, and faculty a new training opportunity through the American Medical Association (AMA). The piloting of the AMA GME Competency Software in September 2023 was made possible by medical education funding through a HRSA grant.
13 graduate from UAB Medicine’s Leading Advancing Developing Spring 2024 program
Written by Katherine Gaither
Thirteen faculty members recently graduated from UAB Medicine’s LEading Advancing Developing (LEAD) Spring 2024 program. The program, presented by UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO), recognized its graduates at a ceremony on March 14, 2024.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every April 7, and is one of 11 global health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All, at least 140 countries currently recognize health as a human right in their constitution. However, as of 2021, at least 4.5 billion people were not fully covered by essential health services.
Panel honoring Jean Cowsert, M.D., hosted March 19; new scholarship announced
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
Hosted by the Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with the School of Health Professions, a panel discussion was held on March 19 to honor Jean Cowsert, M.D. The event served as a testament to Cowsert's pioneering spirit and enduring contributions to the medical field.
19 graduate from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative Spring 2024 program
Written by Katherine Gaither
Nineteen individuals comprising five teams recently graduated from UAB Medicine’s High Performing Care Collaborative’s (HPCC’s) Spring 2024 program.