October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month, and the UAB Departments of Neurosurgery, Urology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are sharing stories and experiences that challenge us to raise more awareness and support for those living with Spina Bifida.

This week, Elizabeth Collier shares more about her experiences with Spina Bifida and the transition from pediatric to adult care.

In a Q&A, the 2021 ENRICH Week co-chairs, Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS, associate professor in the Department of Surgery, and Greg Pavela, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Public Health, share their thoughts about the event, their favorite research from this year’s conference and how you can watch or re-watch materials from this year’s sessions.

MS3 Anthony Wilson talks with Dr. Craig Hoesley and Dr. Elizabeth Rahn about continuous quality improvement in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. CQI is an intentional process supporting educational program improvement, which includes analyzing data sources like the ISA and GQ surveys to determine opportunities for growth.
Brenessa Lindeman, M.D., MEHP, FACS, has been named assistant dean for Graduate Medical Education in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, a new position created to support initiatives improving residents’ and fellows’ ability to practice medicine in a safe learning environment.

The UAB Departments of Neurosurgery, Urology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are sharing stories and experiences that challenge us to raise more awareness and support for those living with Spina Bifida. This week, Taria Jackson shares more about her experiences with Spina Bifida and the transition from pediatric to adult care.

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Office of Research introduces new faculty members, January-August 2021

UAB’s primary care departments are leading the way for improved health outcomes and medical student education. Through student programs, community engagement initiatives and direct service, the Departments of Family and Community Medicine, Medicine, and Alabama AHEC are serving the state through innovative primary care efforts.
For patients with complex pediatric conditions, transitioning to adult care can be challenging. UAB and Children’s of Alabama have established the Staging Transition for Every Patient (STEP) Program to help these patients receive uninterrupted, expert care as they transition into the adult care model.
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