Dr. Alexander Participates in NIH Early Career Reviewer Program
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Dr. Alexander comments on the experience. "I think that a lot of new faculty would be interested in the ECR program as it was helpful to get a behind the scenes look at the grant review process," Dr. Alexander said, "Overall, it was a very useful program for learning about what grant review panels are looking for and also how they are dealing with the new NIH guidelines for scientific rigor and reproducibility."
Click here to learn about the program.
Dr. Lebensburger to Serve on ASH Guideline Panel
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Dr. Sorrentino to Serve on ACEP Steering Committee
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key leadership position in the College. Members typically serve on the committee for two years.
Drs. Whelan and Ross to Attend 2016 Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar
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Pediatric Grand Rounds Announcement
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Dr. Mendoza is an Assistant Professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics in the division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Prior to joining UAB, Dr. Mendoza completed her residency training at East Carolina University and her fellowship in pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. We are excited to see the educational opportunities she brings to our grand rounds audience.
Dr. Casazza Receives Lacey Academic Leadership Award
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ACHIA Early Screening Collaborative Now Enrolling
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Which practices should enroll?
- Practices that want to start screening.
- Practices that want to increase screening consistency.
- Practices that want to switch screens from a paper to an electronic format.
The collaborative will run from January to September 2017. Enrollment is through December 31, 2016.
Contact lchampion@alaap.org or click here to learn more.
Dr. Maddox on ABC 3340 Discussing Sleep Deprivation in Teens
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Click here to see ABC 3340's story interviewing Mary Halsey Maddox, M.D., Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.
Congratulations to Department of Pediatrics Faculty Achievement Award Recipients
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Sergio Stagno, M.D.
Richard J. Whitley, M.D.
Research Achievement
William Britt, M.D.
Educational Achievement
Nancy Tofil, M.D., MEd
Service Achievement
Carolyn Ashworth, M.D.
Mentoring Achievement
Kathy Monroe, M.D.
Model of Excellence
The Pediatric Pulmonary Center
Brad Troxler, M.D. and Claire Lenker, LICSW, CCM
Community Educator
Mahmood Zaied, M.D.
Drs. Beierle and Feig Named Endowed Chairs
Margaret M. Porter and Charles D. McCrary, two long-time members of the Children's of Alabama Board of Trustees, have been honored for their service to Children's of Alabama with the establishment of endowed chairs in their names. Porter began her volunteer leadership service to Children's in 1995. She served as board chairman in 2002 and 2003. McCrary began his volunteer leadership service to Children's in 1995 and served as board chairman in 2006 and 2007.
Daniel I. Feig, M.D., is the first holder of the Margaret M. Porter Endowed Chair in Pediatric Nephology. Dr. Feig serves as the division director of pediatric nephrology and is the medical director of the Pediatric Renal Transplant Program and co-director of the Renal Fellowship Program. Feig’s research interest focuses on the physiology of early onset essential hypertension as well as the prevention of hypertensive target organ damage.
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Elizabeth Beierle, M.D., is the first holder of the Charles D. McCrary Endowed Chair in Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Beierle is a professor of surgery, and her research interest lies in the study of pediatric solid tumors, specifically the signal transduction pathways involved in neuroblastoma. Her patient care emphasis includes surgical oncology, neonatal surgery and burn and trauma care. Beierle also serves as surgical director of the Hepatobiliary Clinic. The multidisciplinary clinic provides specialized care for children with liver, gallbladder and bile duct disorders. Children's is only the second hospital in the southeastern United States to have a pediatric Hepatobiliary Clinic.
Click here to view the Children's press release.
Autism Support Group for Spanish Speaking Families
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Dr. Walley Awarded Renewal Grant from ADPH
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Two Alabama Pediatricians Honored with Distinguished Statewide Awards
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Alabama Parents Drive Distracted with Children in the Car
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“Cellphone use is one of the most common driving distractions among young and adult drivers,” said Kimberly Massey, M.D., principal investigator of the study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and former fellow in the UAB Department of Pediatrics. “This study proves that further research on how to best implement injury-prevention interventions should be done to target high-risk areas with distracted driving behaviors, like Alabama suburbs.”
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Pediatric Faculty Awards Reception - Monday, Oct. 5
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Research Achievement Award
- Educational Achievement Award
- Service Achievement Award
- Mentoring Achievement Award
- Model of Excellence Award
- Community Pediatric Educator Award
Award Descriptions:
DOP Lifetime Achievement Award in Pediatric Healthcare
This award recognizes truly outstanding individuals whose career achievements represent exceptional contributions to pediatric healthcare through clinical services, education or research. Nominees must have been affiliated with the UAB DOP within the last 10 years. There will be a two-stage selection process. Nominations submitted to the selection committee will be reviewed and a list of potential awardees given to the Chair of the Department, who will make the final selection.
Research Achievement Award
The Research Achievement Award will be awarded based on research merit and impact on the appropriate field of research. Criteria will include attainment of national and international recognition for superior scholarship as indicated through publications, continued productivity over a sustained period of time, extramural funding, professional activities, academic awards and the impact or potential impact on improving child health.
Educational Achievement Award
The Educational Achievement Award will be awarded based on outstanding contributions to the teaching mission of the university. Criteria will include commitment to teaching, development of innovative and high-impact educational programs, demonstrated creative approaches to teaching, high standards of performance and outstanding teaching evaluations.
Service Achievement Award
The Service Award recognizes individuals who have exhibited sustained, significant and impactful clinical service or service through leadership, advocacy, or diversity enhancement to the department, university or community. Criteria will include significant sustained commitment to providing service to the institution and/or community.
Mentoring Achievement Award
The Mentoring Achievement Award recognizes faculty who are outstanding mentors to junior faculty, fellows and other trainees within the university. Criteria will include a strong commitment to the career development of trainees and junior faculty, excellent mentoring in clinical work, education and clinical/translational/basic research, and evidence of mentees’ success in these fields.
Team Excellence Award
The Team Excellence Award recognizes a team or group who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and clinical or research accomplishments at the national/international level. Criteria include demonstration that these accomplishments are due to both the team effort and the unique contributions of individual team members. Clinical teams are defined broadly and include those that focus on clinical care as well as quality improvement, safety, etc. Research is defined broadly and encompasses the full spectrum of research activities for the DOP.
DOP Community Pediatric Educator Award
This award recognizes an outstanding community pediatrician partner and his/her exemplary commitment to the UAB DOP as a co-educator of medical students, residents and fellows.
Dr. Cron Receives Center for Genomic Medicine Pilot Grant
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Dr. Abdul-Latif Receives Argus Awards
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Created in 1996, the Argus Awards give medical students the chance to honor their mentors, professors, courses and course directors for outstanding service to medical education. Faculty members are nominated by course evaluations, and students vote to select award winners in each category.
Argus Award recipients and nominees were honored at a reception on Friday, Oct. 7 at Children’s Harbor. Click here to view Department of Pediatrics Nominees or here to view the all winners. Click here for photos from the event.
Children's of Alabama Celebrates our Superheroes
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The month-long celebration began Sept. 30 with a private superhero meet and greet at the hospital. Patients received capes and masks, and participated in arts and crafts activities. In addition, the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children will be illuminated in blue every night in October in honor of patients and staff. A variety of superhero-themed events – from art activities to a special visit from not-so-average window washers – are scheduled throughout the month. To view the Children's press release, click here.
Pediatric Residency Reunion was a Hit!
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September New Faculty - Welcome Dr. Cochran!
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