L to R: Kennon Ulicny and Jeffrey CooteThe Chu Family has generously donated funds to Children's of Alabama and the Department of Pediatrics to support educational initiatives. A portion of this donation has been set aside for the pediatric fellows to fund scholarships for fellows who apply. Candidates were selected on a competitive basis. These awards will provide funds for tuition, books and fees related to their educational endeavors.

Please join us in congratulating the Chu Family Educational Scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year:

Jeffrey Coote, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

Mentor: Drs. Nick Rockwell and Vidit Bhargava

Educational Endeavor: Harvard’s Center for Medical Simulation Healthcare Simulation Essentials:  Design and Debriefing Course; Pediatric and Neonatal Ultrasound Course through the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Kennon Ulicny, DO

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Mentor: Adolfo Molina, MD

Educational Endeavor:  Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Safety at UAB