UAB Surgery adapts to e-learning, launches surgical education series
In partnership with the McWane Science Center, the UAB Department of Surgery has launched a Surgical Education Series for Birmingham middle and high school students.
Chief residents honored at Grand Rounds
The General Surgery Residency Program honored chief residents, as well as supporting faculty and residents across the program, at Surgery Grand Rounds on Tuesday.
Parmar featured in UAB MedCast
Assistant Professor Abhisek Parmar, M.D., FACS, discusses how physicians manage chronic pain following inguinal hernia repair surgery, the multimodal treatment options available at UAB Medicine, and why it is so important for physicians to pay special attention to the amount of opioid medications they are prescribing patients.
Cannon featured in liver transplant UAB MedCast podcast
Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program Robert Cannon, M.D., shares the protocol for liver transplant for patients with Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma.
Dudeja lab reviews microbiome and anti-tumor machinery interaction
Members of the Dudeja Lab, led by Division of Surgical Oncology Director Vikas Dudeja, MBBS, published, “New Insights Into the Cancer–Microbiome–Immune Axis: Decrypting a Decade of Discoveries” in the Frontiers in Immunology journal.
Hanaway receives 2021 Champ Lyons Outstanding Clinician Award
Professor and Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation Michael Hanaway, M.D., was named the 2021 Champ Lyons Outstanding Clinician Award.
New media kit available for all DOS employees
Ready to kick your virtual presentations up a notch?
Carter wins LDCOP travel award
Clinical Research Coordinator I Alexis Carter, MPH, was awarded the Living Donor Community of Practice (LDCOP) Travel Award. Carter is a member of the TEAM Lab.
Martin and Ma to lead DEI Twitter discussion
Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Colin Martin, M.D., FACS, and DEI Committee Member and General Surgery Resident Meixi Ma, M.D., M.S., will lead a DEI Q&A on Twitter on Monday, Jun. 21 at 3 p.m.
Hello, goodbye 2021: Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship
Although Match Day 2021 did not look exactly like match day in years past due to the COVID-19 outbreak, 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 felt virtually.
Chu named a 2021 NIH Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar
Associate Vice Chair for Health Services Research and Co-Leader of Surgical Grand Rounds Daniel Chu, M.D., has been named a 2021 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar.
Baird wins ACP National Abstract Competition
Incoming General Surgery Resident Emily Baird, M.D., was named an abstract winner in the American College of Physicians (ACP) National Abstract Competition.
Ren named to new endowed professorship
Bin Ren, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, has been named the William D. Jordan, Jr. M.D., Endowed Professor in Vascular Sciences.
Women’s Health Month: the importance of breast cancer screening
National Women’s Health Month is held every year during the month of May. This year, the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery wants to encourage women to learn more about the signs, symptoms, and screening options for breast cancer.
Hanney appointed to WSLHD Clinical Network Directors
Gastrointestinal Surgery Professor Richard Hanney, M.D., has been named the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Clinical Network Director for Surgery.
Corey named Leonard Tow faculty recipient
The UAB School of Medicine (SOM) fourth-year medical students (MS4) have awarded Director of the General Surgery Residency Program Britney Corey, M.D., MACM, FACS, the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
Killian named 2021 Dale Benos Scholar
General Surgery Resident Cozette Killian, M.D., was awarded the 2021 Dale Benos Scholars Award by the UAB Nephrology Research and Training Center (NRTC).
Cannon awarded NIH K08 grant
Assistant Professor and Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program Robert Cannon, M.D., FACS, was awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH)K08 Grant.
Russell wins ACS, ASPSA Health Policy Scholarship
Associate Professor and Director of the Children’s of Alabama Trauma Program Robert Russell, M.D., MPH, was awarded the 2021 American College of Surgeons (ACS)/American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Health Policy Scholarship.
2022-23 Vascular Surgery Fellow announced
The Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy is pleased to match with Calvin Williams, D.O., in the 2022-23 Vascular Surgery Fellowship Position.