Hashmi published in Transfusion journal
Zain Hashmi, M.D., an assistant professor in UAB’s Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, recently published an article, “Nationwide estimates of the need for prehospital blood products after injury,” in Transfusion, the journal of the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies.
Patient with hyperparathyroidism travels 7,750 miles for surgical treatment with Lindeman
Around 100,000 people in the U.S. develop hyperparathyroidism every year. The disease, which affects the small parathyroid glands that lie next to the thyroid in the neck, carries with it many symptoms such as such as bone pain or tenderness, fragile bones, depression, forgetfulness, fatigue, frequent or excess urination, and kidney stones.
Ren selected for American Heart Association committee
William D. Jordan, Jr. M.D., Endowed Professor in Vascular Sciences Bin Ren, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, was selected to serve on the American Heart Association (AHA) Peer Reviewer Committee of the Transformational Project Award in Vascular Sciences.
Urist, Bland, and Porterfield featured in the OCCC magazine
Professor Emeritus Marshall Urist, M.D., Division of Surgical Oncology Professor Kirby Bland, M.D., and Professor John Porterfield, M.D., are featured in the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB magazine, honoring the Cancer Center’s 50th anniversary.
Department celebrates residents through awards day and chief resident dinner
The General Surgery Residency Program honored chief residents, as well as supporting faculty and residents across the program, at awards day as well as a chief resident dinner.
Holder named 2021 Department of Defense Melanoma Academy Scholar
UAB Department of Surgery Assistant Professor and Chief of the Section of Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgery, Ashley Holder, M.D., has been selected as a 2021 Department of Defense Melanoma Academy Scholar.
Hello, goodbye 2022: Surgery residency program
For the first time in two years, UAB Heersink School of Medicine Match Day was held in person. Fourth-year medical students across the country engaged online through social media, sharing where they were matched. While it was impossible to have everyone in the same room at one time, the excitement could still be virtually felt.
Lucy named VP, Rakestraw named wellness chair of House Staff Council
UAB General Surgery Residents Adam Lucy, M.D., and Stephanie Rakestraw, M.D., were recently elected to the Graduate Medical Education (GME) House Staff Council for the 2022-23 year. Lucy will serve as the vice president and Rakestraw will serve as the wellness chair.
UAB Trauma research featured on the Behind the Knife podcast
A recent episode of Behind the Knife, a popular surgical education podcast, featured research findings from a study by several faculty members and residents from the UAB Department of Surgery, including principal investigator Jonathan Black, M.D., an assistant professor with the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
Women in Surgery Spotlight: Smith
Alumni Spotlight: Drew Gunnells, M.D.
This week, the UAB Department of Surgery is highlighting Drew Gunnells, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery.
Nicolas Martinez selected for visiting elective program in pediatric surgery
UAB General Surgery Resident Clara Nicolas Martinez, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., was selected for the University of Washington Division of Pediatric Surgery and Seattle Children’s Visiting Elective Program in Pediatric Surgery for underrepresented minority residents.
The World Games: Impact on UAB
UAB will welcome The World Games 2022 as its official host on July 7 - 17, 2022. Athletes will play several games, including Lacrosse, Tug of War, Racquetball, and Squash sports across UAB Athletics facilities on campus.
Mustian named 2023 MIS Fellow
Assistant Director of the Medical Student Surgery Clerkship and Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Instructor Margaux Mustian, M.D., MSPH, has matched with the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery as the 2023-2024 UAB Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow.
Baker, Cox named 2022 UAB Emergency Medicine Consultants of the Year
At the UAB Department of Emergency Medicine resident graduation, Department of Surgery Resident Samantha Baker, M.D. and Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Professor Daniel Cox, M.D., were named the 2022 UAB Emergency Medicine Resident and Faculty Consultant, respectively.
Holcomb to receive Robert Danis Prize at 2022 ISW
Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Professor John Holcomb, M.D.,FACS, will receive the Danis Prize 2022 at the International Surgical Week (ISW) 2022 in Vienna, Austria.
Abstracts open for 18th annual Academic Surgical Congress
Nominate for the Brewer-Heslin Award
Nominations are open from now until July 7 for the prestigious Brewer-Heslin Award.
It’s phishing season, stay alert
The UAB Department of Surgery has noticed an uptick in spam and phishing emails that faculty, staff, and trainees are receiving.
Department hosts “Try Harder!” screening and Q&A with filmmaker
The UAB Department of Surgery Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee was pleased to host a screening of Debbie Lum’s film “Try Harder!,” a movie that documents the mounting pressure of high school students–particularly from the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders community–aiming to get into a prestigious college.