On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics, we appreciate the significant contributions of all of our Administrative Professionals. You are key to our success and central to our mission by enabling us to take care of the children of Alabama. We honor you on April 26, but are thankful for you each and every day of the year.
DOP Staff Wellness and Recognition Committee
The Pediatric Scholarship Day Committee is thrilled to say that the 8th annual event was a great success!
David Kimberlin, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, has been inducted into the Association of American Physicians (AAP). The AAP is an honorary medical society that recognizes physicians who make outstanding contributions to basic and translational biomedical research.
The UAB Department of Pediatrics and Children’s of Alabama participated in Birmingham’s inaugural Black Family Wellness Expo, as part of a National Impact Day of Service of the Links Incorporated.
One of our PGY 3 residents, Dr. Ashley Mack, spent a month in Kijabe, Africa with a former resident of ours, Dr. Arianna Shirk (Class of 2010). Please see Ashley’s wonderful reflection on her time spent in Kijabe!
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a complex set of developmental disabilities causing difficulties with social interaction, communication and behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism is increasing in prevalence and now affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S based on 2020 surveillance data.
Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., MPH, professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, was recently selected as the newhe new American Pediatric Society (APS) appointee to serve on the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
On March 18, Alana Nichols, M.D., and Marjada Tucker, M.D., medicine-pediatrics residents represented UAB and the Med-Peds and Pediatric Residency Programs the Howard Residency Fair.
Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRSYM) over the weekend of March 29-April 1 in New Orleans, LA. PRSYM is held every three-years.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) held theThe UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of March. Please join us in making them feel at home!
- Multidisciplinary critical care team pediatric critical manuscript selected for JECT Technique Article Award
- Four pediatrics faculty receive membership appointments in the CCTS
- Department hosts celebration of Black History Month
- Three pediatric faculty appointed to Pediatrics Review and Education Program Editorial Boards