Congratulations to Anthony Staples, D.O., graduating Sleep Medicine Fellow, for his outstanding performance on the sleep medicine in-service exam.
The 2021 graduating class presented the following awards at their Graduation Banquet on Friday, June 4.
Lauren Nassetta, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, has been named the director of the Professional Development Office (PDO). Her role as director became effective June 1, 2021.
Top L to R: Andrew Barbera, Josh Bell, Charli Cohen, Alex Davis, Andrew Donahue, Aaron Fan, Sarah Fleisher, Isabella Masler, Susmita Murthy, Kelsey Thetford, Kevin Wall and Emily YoungbloodThe Pediatric Residents Interested in Medical Education (PRIME) Scholars Program is excited to announce its second class of scholars! PRIME Scholars is a longitudinal learning experience designed to provide pediatric residents with skills and knowledge to become excellent medical educators. Below are the 2021-2022 PRIME Scholars:
L to R: Abby Davidson, David Taylor, Beth Vaughn, Kelsey Thetford, Amelia Schuyler and Kalli VincentThe Pediatric Underserved and Global Health Scholars (PUGHS) Program is a unique opportunity for pediatric residents to gain experience and focused education in global health during the three years of residency training. We are excited to announce our inaugural group of PUGH Scholars.
Congratulations to our UAB Pediatric Fellowship Class of 2021. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate the graduates at a reception in their honor on May 20th.
Please see below where they will be going after completing fellowship training.
L to R: Drs. Kylee Miller, Walt Johnson and Jon GilmoreKylee Miller, M.D., PGY-3 Pediatric Resident, and Jon Gilmore, M.D., PGY-2 Pediatric Resident were named the inaugural Walt “The Rock” Johnson Award winners by the Division of Pediatric Cardiology.
Adrianne Marbury, MPA, program manager in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, has been selected to serve on the Core Leadership Team for the Birmingham Women’s Initiative.
Cary Cavender and Byron LaiThe UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomes two new faculty members who have recently joined the department. Please join us in making them feel at home!
Cary Cavender, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Byron Lai, Ph.D., MS, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Katie Six and Lece WebbThe 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.