The UAB Department of Urology hosted its annual graduation ceremony on Friday, June 21, 2024, at The Country Club of Birmingham.

In addition to honoring its three graduating residents, Luke Austin Ross Shumaker, M.D., Vijay Manyan Vishwanath, M.D., and Milton A'Keen Williams, M.D., the department recognized several individuals with its end-of-year awards.

Awardees for 2024 include:

Administrative Precision Award
Alexander P. Nocera, M.D.

In-Service Award
Nicholas D. Robertson, M.D.

Outstanding Urology Resident Educator Award
Luke Austin Ross Shumaker, M.D.

Urology Resident Leadership and Service Award
Zachary R. Burns, M.D.

Most Outstanding Research Presentation Award
Luke Austin Ross Shumaker, M.D.

Urology Residency Program Educator of the Year
Ching Man Carmen Tong, D.O.

Urology Faculty Mentorship Award
Adam S. Baumgarten, M.D.

Urology Faculty Champion Award
Kyle D. Wood, M.D.

Chief Residents Distinguished Teaching Award
Jeffrey W. Nix, M.D.

Chair's Excellence Award
David Joseph, M.D.