When you train with us, you'll find rewarding relationships with our entire team. Take a few moments to learn a little more about us!
Discover Our Exceptional Educators
The leaders of our fellowship program are all national leaders in the specialty. Each has a passion for providing life-changing care for our patients today and for ensuring that care for tomorrow through training and discovery.
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Mark Newbrough, MD
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Director
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Marianthe Grammas, MD
Geriatric Medicine Associate Fellowship Director
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Walter Baehr, III, MD
Palliative Medicine Fellowship Director
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Emily Dodenhoff, MD
Palliative Medicine Fellowship Associate Director
Get to Know Your Fellow Trainees
As a national leader in our field, we attract trainees from across the United States and beyond. We find tremendous strength in this, and we look forward to including you in our dynamic team of trainees.
Palliative Care Fellows
Christiaan Heersink, MD
ADULT
Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Guei-Jium (Alice) Liou, DO
ADULT
Medical School: Kansas City University
Residency: OSU Center for Health Sciences
Maggie McCartney, MD
PEDIATRICS
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Amelia Schuyler, MD
PEDIATRICS
Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Residency: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Fellowship: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Ethan Shroll, MD
ADULT
Medical School: University of Oklahoma
Residency: Mountain Area Health
Alejandro (Alex) Zamora, MD
ADULT
Medical School: UT San Antonio
Residency: University of Arizona
Geriatric Fellow
Ashta N. Upadhyaya, MD
Medical School: Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University
Residency: New York Medical College
Fellowship: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Ready to unlock your potential?
Peruse our programs to get a sense of the rich fellowship training experience that awaits you at UAB.
Geriatric Medicine Palliative Medicine
Got questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.
I'd be delighted to talk with you about the many exciting possibilities that await you at UAB and Birmingham. Contact me for more details about Geriatric Medicine fellowship.
Elizabeth McAlister, Education Administration
(205) 934-7972