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Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care Heersink School of Medicine

Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care

Meet Our People

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.

  • Mark Newbrough, MD
  • Alayne Markland, DO, MSc
  • Walter Baehr, III, MD (Program Director)
  • Emily Dodenhoff, MD

  • Mark Newbrough, MD

    Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Director

  • Alayne Markland, DO, MSc

    Geriatric Medicine Associate Fellowship Director

  • Walter Baehr, III, MD

    Palliative Medicine Fellowship Director

  • 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 diversity, and we look forward to including you in our dynamic team of trainees.

Palliative Care Fellows

Jordan Austin, DO

Jordan Austin, DO

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga

Joseph Bakeer, MD

Joseph Bakeer, MD

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky

Kaitlyn Barr, MD

Kaitlyn Barr, MD

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Residency: The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Matthew Jenkins, MD

Matthew Jenkins, MD

Medical School: The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Residency: Internal Medicine, East Alabama Health


 

Geriatric Medicine Fellows

Vohra Harminder, MD

Vohra Harminder, MD

Medical School: Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia
Residency: North Alabama Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Florence, AL

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.

ElizabethMcAlisterI'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

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