Dr. Robert H. Hollis IVThird-year general surgery resident Robert H. Hollis IV, M.D., was recently elected president of the Graduate Medical Education House Staff Council for the 2017-18 year. The GME House Staff Council at UAB consists of resident representatives from each of the graduate medical education programs and meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to resident work. The Council brings residents’ needs and concerns to the GME office in order to help facilitate change.

"As president, I will help lead the efforts of the council and serve as a liaison to the Dean’s Council for Graduate Medical Education," Hollis said. "Having previously served as vice-president, I am excited to continue our efforts to improve resident work-life at UAB with a specific focus on resident wellness. In addition, this year we plan to release a new recruitment video showcasing resident life and the benefits of choosing to train in Birmingham."