University of Alabama at Birmingham professors James Hill, Ph.D., and Holly Wyatt, M.D., have launched a new podcast that explores the complexities of weight loss with science, humor and real-life experiences.

The Department of Nutrition Sciences’ 2023 Chair’s Report highlights the accomplishments of the faculty, staff, alumni and students who deliver excellence in nutrition and lifestyle research and education.

Undergraduate students from the UAB HSA Health Equity Leadership Academy embarked on a transformative journey when they visited the renowned Equal Justice Institute’s Legacy Museum to delve into the profound intersections of racial injustice, civil rights, and health disparities in American History.

Lizzy Davis, assistant professor and director of the UAB School of Health Professions Dietetic Education Program (DEP), is a winner of the 2024 Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award from the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors.

Salma Santiago, a senior in the UAB B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program was selected as the winner of the 2023 SAHPD Student Leadership in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award from the Southern Association of Health Professions Deans at Academic Health Centers.

Barbara Gower, Ph.D., an internationally renowned scientist and director of the UAB Metabolism Core Laboratory, has been named chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences following a nationwide search.

Asha Zuniga, UAB women’s soccer player and team captain – and a senior in the B.S. in Health Care Management program, was named Conference USA (C-USA) 2023 Women’s Soccer Scholar Athlete of the Year. Students chosen for this award excel on and off the field, demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, and provide service in their community.

The Department of Health Services Administration mourns the recent passing of Eta S. Berner, Ed.D., University Professor Emeritus, who taught in the M.S. in Health Informatics program and served as director of UAB Center for Health Informatics for Patient Safety/Quality (CHIPS-Q).

The second annual UAB PT/OT Outside Hospital Simulation saw 240 students from the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy programs learning first-hand what it means to walk into an acute care hospital setting.

Jewell Dickson-Clayton OTD, MPH, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA has been named program director of the Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD). Dickson-Clayton becomes the first person of color to be program director for UAB OT.

Jenny Gao, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)CM, assistant professor in the M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science program, was awarded a $30,000 research grant from the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) for her research, “Effects of a park visitation program for low-income seniors.”

Five students have been awarded a UAB School of Health Professions Blazer Forever Scholarship. The award is given to SHP students during Homecoming Week based on an essay answer. This year, we asked students to talk about the ways classroom collaborations and/or team-based learning has made them stronger teammates.

Douglas Moellering, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences, receives the UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors those who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching.

The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) named ALAHOPE – Alabama Health Professionals’ Opioid and Pain Management Education – a Program of Merit as part of their Award for Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care.

Faculty from every department in the UAB School of Health Professions presented abstracts at the 2023 Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Annual Conference. A dozen faculty representing each of our five departments delivered seven abstracts.

Jennifer Christy, PT, Ph.D., associate professor, director of the UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy program, assistant dean for faculty affairs in the School of Health Professions, has been inducted into the Bárány Society, the International Society for Neuro-otology.

This summer, the University of Alabama at Birmingham M.S. in Health Physics students were able to attend The Health Physics Society Annual Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The Health Physics Society (HPS) annual meeting is a space where health physics come to together to meet, share research, and discuss new issues in the world of radiation protection.

The Department of Health Services Administration is thrilled to announce the promotion of several faculty members effective October 1, 2023.

Professor Jennifer Christy, PT, Ph.D., director, University of Alabama at Birmingham Doctor of Physical Therapy program, assistant dean for Faculty Affairs in the School of Health Professions, has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Robert Weech-Maldonado, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2023 Keith G. Provan Distinguished Scholar Award from the Health Care Management Division of the Academy of Management. This award recognizes a member of the HCM division who has developed a record of high-quality scholarly research in health care management.