10 UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and UAB Medicine Orthopaedics employees were recipients of the 2024 UAB Service Awards.

The UAB Service Awards honors employees who have made a significant career commitment to UAB through their years of service and recognizes them at each five-year milestone.

Congratulations to this year’s employees who received UAB Service Awards!

45 Years:

Richard Meyer, M.D.

40 Years:

Mary E. Shepherd

35 Years:

Clisby S. Jones

30 Years:

Michael Conklin, M.D.
Karla D. Corbitt

20 Years:

Shawn Gilbert, M.D.

15 Years:

Laura Pratt

10 Years:

Michael Johnson, M.D.

5 Years:

Erin Ransom, M.D.
Clay Spitler, M.D.

Thank you for your commitment to UAB, UAB Medicine, and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery!