Danielle Powell, M.D., is one of three selected to receive the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion 2022 Professional Excellence Award.
Powell is an Associate Professor in the UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). She joined the department in 2011 and served as interim chair from 2020 to 2022.
Powell's passion for medical education does not go unnoticed. She serves as the associate program director of the PM&R Residency Program and is one of eleven learning community lead mentors for the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
In addition, Powell is the director of the Adult Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic, a joint effort with the UAB Departments of Neurosurgery and Urology. She is also the director of the Cancer Rehabilitation Program and co-director for the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Powell has received several honors which include the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center Excellence in Mentoring Award, the Samuel L. Stover, M.D. Excellence in Teaching Award, the Laura B. Kezar, MD Award for Dedication and Commitment to the Residency, and the Matthew T. Smith M.D. Humanism in Medicine Award.
"Danielle tirelessly lead the Department of PM&R and Spain Rehabilitation as the Interim Chair over the past 18 months advancing multiple endeavors that strengthen our position during a highly stressful pandemic and fluctuation in our leadership and personnel. Her efforts ensured that our patients continued to receive the highest level of care and professionalism from their PM&R and Spain caregivers and staff. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Powell for this well-earned recognition." says Dr. Vu Nguyen, M.D., MBA, Professor and Chair in the UAB Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.