Could you serve as an expert on a current hot media topic? Are you willing to share your expertise and opinion with media?

The opioid epidemic, healthcare reform and gun violence are just a few examples of topics currently being discussed in the media. If your expertise lends itself to speaking on these or other popular topics in the news, let us know. For instance, Division of Acute Care Surgery Director Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., has been quoted in several recent stories related to gun violence, such as “They walked out alive’: As Birmingham area gun violence soars so do survival rates.”

Let us know whether you have an interest in sharing and contact Bob Shepard or Megan Yeatts. Please provide a brief summary (one to two sentences) of your opinion on the topic and your availability for when you would be able to speak with media. Flexibility and availability are crucial. Media deadlines are usually tight; quick, timely access to a medical expert is often what determines who news organizations choose to interview.

We welcome your suggestions! As with everything related to the media, we cannot promise your pitch will be covered, but we appreciate your cooperation.