Cox appointed as an Associate Chief Medical Officer for UAB Hospital
Daniel Cox, M.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Surgery’s Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, was recently named as one of three new associate chief medical officers for UAB Hospital.
Full circle: Dale Davis, RN, BSN returns to the bedside where his UAB career started 29 years ago
Dale Davis, RN, BSN, is having a full circle moment. Last month, after 29 years at UAB, Davis retired. After one week of retirement, Davis is returning to work where his UAB career first started - in the UAB Emergency Department as a nurse.
Wong and Sanchez-Luna discuss the POEM program on UAB MedCast
UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Assistant Professor Kristen Wong, M.D., and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Assistant Professor Sergio Sanchez-Luna, M.D., recently joined UAB MedCast to discuss achalasia and highlight the peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) program at UAB.
Russell appointed to Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Faculty Council
UAB Division of Pediatric Surgery Associate Professor Robert Russell, M.D., MPH, was appointed to the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine’s Faculty Council for a term of three years, beginning August 2023.
Chen and Krontiras receive awards from the Association of Women Surgeons Foundation
Herbert Chen, M.D., FACS, the UAB Department of Surgery Fay Fletcher Kerner Endowed Chair, and Helen Krontiras, M.D., the director of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery were both recognized by the Association of Women Surgeons Foundation.
Jones recognized by Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society for research contributions
UAB Department of Surgery research resident Bayley Jones, M.D., was recently recognized at the 9th World Congress of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society as the ERAS Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Abstract Presentation Winner in Lisbon, Portugal.
UAB General Surgery Residency Program commemorates residents with awards ceremony and chief resident dinner
The UAB General Surgery Residency Program commemorated chief residents, alongside supporting faculty and residents across the program, at awards day and a chief resident dinner.
UAB General Surgery residents to receive loupes
The UAB Department of Surgery, in partnership with a host of generous contributors, has started a new program to help General Surgery Residents begin their careers with the tools they need.
Gutnik selected to participate in UICC’s Young Leaders Programme
UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Lily Gutnik, M.D., has been selected for the 2023-2024 Union for International Cancer Control (UICC’s) Young Leaders Programme.
Broman examines melanoma diagnosis and treatment on UAB MedCast
UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Kristy Broman, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, and UAB Division of Hematology and Oncology Associate Professor John Dubay, M.D., joined UAB MedCast to examine treatments and therapies for melanoma, a type of skin cancer.
UAB Surgery Junior Faculty Exchange Program names 2023-2024 participants
The UAB Department of Surgery's Junior Faculty Exchange Program involves a reciprocal exchange of assistant and associate professor-level faculty from UAB and several intuitions across the nation during the academic year.
Leaders represent Department of Surgery at UAB Medicine leadership programs
Several members of the UAB Department of Surgery have been selected to participate in UAB Medicine leadership programs.
Galli, Corey appointed to endowed positions
The UAB Department of Surgery’s Professor Aurelio Galli, Ph.D., D.Sc., has been appointed as the Dr. Champ Lyons Endowed Chair in General Surgery and Associate Professor Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS, has been selected for the Dr. Marshall Urist Professorship.
Xie awarded $50,000 research grant from Forge AHEAD Center
UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Rongbing Xie, Dr.P.H., MPH, was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from Forge AHEAD Center for her research study, "Addressing Cardiometabolic Disease in People Living with HIV: Developing Strategies to Improve Diet and Exercise by Assessing Multi-level Social Determinants of Health."
A team with heart: Patient recounts journey through multiple aortic repairs with UAB’s Cardiovascular Institute
Photo Credit: UAB University RelationsIt was just another ordinary, early morning for Patrick Jones. While his wife, Debbie, was out attending to a sick horse on their South Carolina farm, Patrick ambled to the kitchen to make his daily cup of coffee. That journey to the kitchen would be the last thing Patrick remembered until he regained consciousness with Debbie by his side, as paramedics loaded him for emergency transport.
UAB Department of Surgery announces inaugural Surgery Advisory Council
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce the creation of the Surgery Advisory Council.
Keppley presents at AASA Mid-Year Retreat
UAB Surgery Administrative Director Marissa Keppley, MBA, recently presented on the impact of AI-informed communications at the Association of Academic Surgical Administrators (AASA) 2023 Mid-Year Retreat.
Loving Life & Work in Birmingham, AL: Gutnik
From its recent accolade as one of the nation's top culinary destinations to its stunning Appalachian foothills views, Birmingham has earned a reputation as a destination ideal for both work and play.
Chen discusses hyperparathyroidism on UAB’s MedCast podcast platform
UAB Department of Surgery Fay Fletcher Kerner Endowed Chair Dr. Herbert Chen was recently featured on UAB's weekly podcast, MedCast, where he discussed hyperparathyroidism and its impacts.
Department of Surgery welcomes faculty member
The UAB Department of Surgery welcomes Jarrad Rowse, M.D., as assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy.