Heersink School of Medicine faculty are leaders in education, research, and patient care. Our office provides all faculty with resources and opportunities to network and collaborate with one another and with community members. We understand that faculty members may face barriers to success, and we offer a variety of programs and support.
Access & Engagement Faculty Liaisons
The Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement Faculty Liaisons are faculty members representing each department in the school. Liaisons are appointed by department chairs for the position and serve as an important link between our office and the departments. Contact Program Director, Dr. Leisha Hultgren, for more information.
Faculty Associations
The Heersink Access & Engagement Faculty Associations play a critical role in the support of our faculty. These groups help create, maintain, and foster a culture of excellence and belonging at the school. All Heersink faculty are invited to join our associations and attend all events.
American Medical Women’s Association
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is a national organization dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women’s. UAB’s local chapter president is Leslie Rhodes, M.D., larhodes@uabmc.edu.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Faculty Association
The AAPI Faculty Association consists of six committees that hold regular meetings to discuss communications and dissemination, social and networking, advocacy and community engagement, leadership training, pipeline programs, and membership.
The association is co-led by Daniel Chu, M.D., MSPH, FACS, FASCRS, dchu@uabmc.edu, and Shuko Harada, M.D., sharada@uabmc.edu.
Black and African American Faculty Association
The Black and African American Faculty Association will foster, promote, and advocate for Black/African American faculty while inspiring excellence within the health care community.
The association is co-led by Danielle Powell, M.D., daniellepowell@uabmc.edu, and Farah Lubin, Ph.D., flubin@uab.edu.
The UAB Hispanic and Latin American Faculty Association
The UAB Hispanic and Latin American Faculty Association will foster, promote, and advocate for Hispanic and Latin American faculty while inspiring excellence and belonging in the health care community.
The association is led by Dr. Marcela Frazier, mgfrazier@uabmc.edu.
LGBTQ+ Faculty Association
The LGBTQ+ Faculty Association is led by Rodney Tucker, M.D., MMM, rtucker@uabmc.edu, and facilitated by a core group of faculty members from various departments.
Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Documents
Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Award Guidelines
Promotion and Tenure Award Proposal Instructions
Workshops
View P&T Workshop for Assistant Professors
View Files from P&T Workshop for Assistant Professors
View P&T Workshops for Associate Professors
View Files from P&T Workshop for Associate Professors
Personal and Professional Development
Leadership Development Office
Learning Center
Wellness Office
Growth & Wellbeing Resources
View additional faculty resources from the UAB Office of Access & Engagement.