On Wednesday, June 8, General Pediatrics faculty members Morissa Ladinsky and Jaime McKinney with Pediatric residents Danielle Franklin, Christen Roth (2nd years), Karlene Walker and Jamie Powell (interns) traveled to Livingston, AL, to teach 50 regional high school students attending the West Alabama Health Education Center’s Summer Enrichment program aka Never Ending Road to Discovery or N.E.R.D. Camp. These students were attending a week long career exploration program for teens with a genuine interest in health professions. Most all hail from disadvantaged or rural backgrounds and the majority will be first in their family to attend college. Following the session, the doctors visited Anderson Family Practice, one of a few primary care centers serving the western section of the Black Belt region. While the teens learned a great deal from our group and saw first hand that yes, their potential is real, our residents left with inspiration derived from being a true role model and with insights into health disparities that will guide and inspire them to better the health for the children of Alabama and beyond.
Aaron Yee, M.D., Neonatology fellow, is the recipient of the 2016 Marshall Klaus Neonatal-Perinatal Research Award. This award is initiated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (SoNPM), and Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute with the goal of enhancing and supporting development of research skills among physicians training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. This is a highly competitive national award for Neonatology fellows, Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows, and other fellows doing perinatal research. Congratulations to Dr. Yee!
Ariel Salas, M.D., Neonatology, recently received a $20,000 Novice Research grant from the Gerber Foundation. The purpose of the Novice Research Program is to encourage the development of medical research in infant and early childhood health and nutrition by awarding small grants to new researchers. Up to 10 awards may be given per year. These awards follow the Foundation's current focus on clinical/translational research in infant and early childhood health and nutrition. Congratulations to Dr. Salas!
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently appointed Stephenie B. Wallace, M.D., FAAP, Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, to the AAP Committee on Adolescence. As an appointed member of an AAP National Committee, Dr. Wallace will serve a 6-year term effective July 1, 2016. Congratulations to Dr. Wallace!
Investigators at UAB recently received a grant to provide safety and health training to health care and public safety workers through the UAB Deep South Biosafety and Infectious Disease Response Training Consortium. Co-program directors, Lisa McCormick, Dr.P.H., associate professor at the UAB School of Public Health, and Marjorie Lee White, M.D., associate professor at the UAB Department of Pediatrics, will develop and implement a training program to equip workers with the skills and knowledge needed to protect themselves and their communities from potential exposure to contaminated materials or infected individuals they may encounter.
Read more at UAB News.
View segment on ABC 3340.
Read more at UAB News.
View segment on ABC 3340.
Sergio Stagno, M.D., former chair of the Department of Pediatrics, presented at ground rounds on Thursday, May 26. Several media outlets covered the topic, "Zika Virus (ZIKV): An Emerging Infection with Dire Consequences." Click here to view a short interview. For a full interview, click here. WSFA NBC 12, WTVM ABC 9, WBRC Fox 6, CBS 46 Atlanta, WVTM NBC 13 all provided coverage from the presentation.
To watch the grand rounds presentation, click here.
For a breakdown on the history of Zika virus, public health warnings and medical concerns, as well as updates on research and vaccinations, view the UAB Zika Experts website, which features several Department of Pediatrics Faculty.
To watch the grand rounds presentation, click here.
For a breakdown on the history of Zika virus, public health warnings and medical concerns, as well as updates on research and vaccinations, view the UAB Zika Experts website, which features several Department of Pediatrics Faculty.
Drs. Hugh Cheek, Adolfo Molina, and Erinn Schmit have done an incredible job as our 2015-2016 Co-Chief Residents. We appreciate all of your hard work!
Congratulations to Drs. Rob Sellers & Jamie Powell, the 2016 Joe LaRussa Interns of the Year!
Two outstanding Department of Pediatrics faculty members were named recipients of the 2016 Dean's Excellence Awards, an honor recognizing exceptional contributions made by the School of Medicine faculty in service, teaching, research, diversity enhancement and mentorship. Lauren Nassetta, M.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, is a junior faculty winner of the Dean's Excellence Award for Teaching. Richard Whitley, M.D.,distinguished professor of Pediatrics is a dual senior faculty winner of the Dean's Excellence Award in Research.Click here to read more.
A reception to honor the award recipients will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 4 p.m. inside the Wallace Tumor Institute. All Department of Pediatrics faculty and staff are invited to attend in support and celebration of their colleagues. Congratulations to Drs. Nassetta and Whitley and all other Department of Pediatrics nominees. Click here to view the reception invitation.
A reception to honor the award recipients will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 4 p.m. inside the Wallace Tumor Institute. All Department of Pediatrics faculty and staff are invited to attend in support and celebration of their colleagues. Congratulations to Drs. Nassetta and Whitley and all other Department of Pediatrics nominees. Click here to view the reception invitation.
Congratulations to Tim Coghill, M.D., Pediatric Neonatology, and Ann Klasner, M.D., Emergency Medicine, who are newly elected representatives to our Pediatric Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (APTC). They will serve a three year term beginning in with the 2017 promotion cycle. The 2017-2018 APTC Committee members include: Drs. Rich Whitley (APTC Chair), Michele Nichols, Nancy Tofil, Peter Glaeser, Randy Cron, Bill Britt, Tony Fargason, Nat Robin, Shannon Ross, Tina Simpson, Ann Klasner and Tim Coghill.