Steve (‘80) and Jana Foster have added $100,000 to the Stephen and Jana Foster Endowed Scholarship in Physical Therapy, to support more physical therapy students in the UAB School of Health Professions.

Amy Landry, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new director for the Doctor of Science in Healthcare Leadership (DSc) program. Landry, an alumna of UAB’s M.S. in Health Administration program (MSHA Class 35) and its PhD in Administration-Health Services program (2006), brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role.

A multitiered partnership with PT Solutions Physical Therapy establishes the PT Solutions Scholarship, provides support to several key events, and creates professional development opportunities for students in the UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Kristin Chapleau, MaE, director of the Office of Student Services and Advising has been selected as the UAB CAA Outstanding Advisor Award – Advising Administrator recipient. She becomes the first person from the School of Health Professions to win this award.

Marnix E. Heersink, M.D., and Mary Heersink, longtime supporters of UAB, have made a gift of $1,040,000 gift to the UAB School of Health Professions. The donation, which established the Heersink Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Health Professions, is the largest single scholarship gift in school history.

UAB’s Department of Health Services Administration proudly announces that its Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management has been recognized as the 6th Best Online Healthcare Management Program by BestColleges.com, a leading online resource for college planning.

As the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Physical Therapy Department approaches its 60th year, it is essential to look back and appreciate the incredible journey it has undertaken since its inception. The department's evolution within the ever-changing society and profession showcases its commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Amanda Sherman, director of alumni engagement for the School of Health Professions, is 1 of 4 chosen as the fourth-quarter 2023 honorees for the UAB Shared Values in Action Program.

Brooke Gleason, post-award grant administrator in the School of Health Professions Dean’s Office, is 1 of 4 chosen as the fourth-quarter 2023 honorees for the UAB Shared Values in Action Program.

UAB’s Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy Program reached two major milestones in early December. It received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and on December 8, graduated its first class.

Our Graduate Programs in Healthcare Simulation are offering a virtual Open House on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST. Click for a link to register and to learn more.

A 2022 survey conducted by HigherVisibility revealed 1 in 4 Gen Z-ers want to become social media influencers. A JAMA opinion piece in 2020, “Mentoring Millennials,” says that generation embraces “innovation over inertia, autonomy over hierarchy, purpose over busywork, diversity over uniformity, community over isolation and finally leadership over [teammate] subordinate.” So how do you make meaningful impact and lasting connections with the generations that spend an average of 2.5 hours each day scrolling through social media?

As a department, UAB PT eagerly supports community service opportunities and is always looking for ways that the department can make a meaningful and lasting impact in our communities.

Join us and learn about the #1 program in the nation! Our virtual recruitment day is a great time to talk to our MSHA program director and meet some of our current students.

Dozens of students from across the U.S. attended the second UAB Medical Laboratory Science Summer Service program. Jenny Gao, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CM, assistant professor, and Floyd Josephat, EdD, MLS(ASCP), professor, Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, developed and implemented the curriculum specifically for high school students with a keen interest in science.

The UAB M.S. in Genetic Counseling faculty – with more than 50 years’ combined experience in genetic counseling and higher education – recently decided it was time to modernize the shadowing/observing process in their industry. They combined their vast knowledge with multimedia technology to create the UAB Genetic Counseling Simulation Case Series.

UAB has developed a Graduate Certificate in Industry Genetics and Genomics to provide industry and genetics professionals with opportunities to learn more about genetics technological advancements to stay ahead of the curve in variant interpretation; providing these learners with the chance to perform at the top of their field.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions recently launched a new undergraduate degree in disability studies and rehabilitation science. The new program is already accepting applications.

Governor Kay Ivey, during a bill signing ceremony on Thursday, signed into law the Preceptor Tax Incentive Program to provide income tax credit incentives for certain health professions students who train in rural and underserved counties across Alabama.

George A. Fritsma, MS, MLS, former faculty member of the M.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences program, was presented with the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Lifetime Achievement Award.