Sutzko discusses student loans, public service forgiveness in AAS Blog
UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Assistant Professor Danielle Sutzko, M.D., M.S., FACS, recently addressed how physicians can prepare to tackle their student loan debt on the Association for Academic Surgery's blog.
Gillis awarded Dr. Sharon Spencer Legacy Award by Cancer Awareness Network
UAB Department of Surgery Assistant Professor Andrea Gillis, M.D., was recently awarded the Dr. Sharon Spencer Legacy Award for Outstanding Service by the Cancer Awareness Network at their 25th-anniversary celebration. Photo - L to R: Dr. Andrea Gillis & Director of Community Health Access Claudia Hardy
Five faculty admitted into Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons
The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to recognize the following faculty members who were admitted into the Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons:
ICYMI: Department of Surgery takes steps to eradicate melanoma
UAB Department of Surgery and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center teamed up this summer to support melanoma awareness at the inaugural Steps Against Melanoma Walk at Veterans Park in Hoover.
Gutnik delivers keynote address for physicians’ oath of office at the Medical School for International Health
UAB Department of Surgery Assistant Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Global Surgery Lily Gutnik, M.D., recently delivered the keynote speech for the physicians’ oath ceremony at her alma mater, the Medical School for International Health (MSIH) at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Be'er Sheva, Israel.
General Surgery Residency Program welcomes new Program Coordinator Jacquetta Bennett
The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to welcome a new program coordinator for the General Surgery Residency Program, Jacquetta Bennett.
Gutnik to speak at MHIGH Virtual Research Forum
UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor and Global Surgery Associate Vice Chair Lily Gutnik, M.D., has been selected to speak at the Virtual Research Forum held by the Mary Heersink Institute for Global Health (MHIGH) where Pilot Project grantees will be recognized.
Gutnik chosen to serve as Associate Scientist for UAB Social Science and Justice Research Consortium
UAB Surgery Assistant Professor Lily Gutnik, M.D., has been selected as an inaugural member of the UAB Social Science and Justice Research (SSJR) consortium, a pilot initiative of the University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Centers (UWRIC) Program.
Chu, Russ featured on UAB MedCast
UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Department of Surgery Gastrointestinal Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Chu and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Assistant Professor Dr. Kirk Russ discuss current trends and treatments of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, on UAB MedCast.
Herring, Rose publish study on cancer research
UAB medical student Brendon Herring, MS and Bart Rose, M.D., MAS, FACS, of the Division of Surgical Oncology recently published “Under-Representation of Racial Groups in Genomics Studies of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms” in Cancer Research Communications.
Katta receives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award from the Association of Women Surgeons
UAB Medical Student Meghna Katta was selected by the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) as a recipient of the 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award.
Martin to be inducted into Halsted Society
UAB Department of Surgery Associate Professor Colin Martin, M.D., FACS, has been admitted into the prestigious Halsted Society.
Summer research internship opportunity for high school and under-graduate students
UAB Department of Surgery will be hosting a Virtual Open House for summer research internship programs on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Highlighted programs will include Pre-College Research Internship for Students from Minority Backgrounds (PRISM) and Surgery Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).
McElroy receives 2022 AAS Fall Course Travel Award
UAB Research Resident Katherine McElroy, M.D. was awarded a 2022 Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) Fall Courses Travel Award.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation to host 12th annual Casino for a Cause
The Alabama chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation will host its 12th annual Casino for a Cause on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., at Haven.
Gutnik wins 2022 MHRC Excellence in Mentoring Award
UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor and Associate Scientist for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research (MHRC) Lily Gutnik, M.D. has been selected to receive the 2022 UAB MHRC Excellence in Mentoring Award.
Fazendin selected as Visiting Professor from UAB to UTSW
UAB Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor and Medical Student Surgery Clerkship Director Jessica Fazendin, M.D. has been selected as the visiting professor from UAB to the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center.
Stewart joins Department of Surgery as communications manager
The UAB Department of Surgery welcomes its new communications manager, Emme Kirby Long Stewart. Stewart previously served the City of Decatur, Alabama as the primary media liaison for the municipality in the office of Mayor Tab Bowling.
Lindeman named in 2022 AWS Top 40 Under 40
UAB Department of Surgery Associate Professor Brenessa Lindeman, M.D. MEHP, FACS, was named in the 2022 Association of Women Surgeons 40 Under 40!
McElroy poster selected, receives travel grant for NANETS Symposium
UAB Research Resident Katherine McElroy, M.D. has been selected for a featured poster presentation at the annual North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS)’s Multidisciplinary Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Medical Symposium in Washington D.C.