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Division of Hematology and Oncology

Meet Our People

When you train with us, you'll find rewarding relationships with our entire hematology and oncology 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.

  • Rita Paschal, MD
  • Lisle Nabell, MD
  • Bassel El-Rayes, MD

  • Rita Paschal, MD

    Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Director

  • Lisle Nabell, MD

    Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Associate Director

  • Bassel El-Rayes, MD

    Division Director for the UAB Division of Hematology and Oncology

 

 

Get to Know Your Fellow Trainees

 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. 

 

First Year Fellows

Christina Estes, MD

Christina Estes, MD

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
IM Residency: University of Cinicinnati

Rick Foust, MD

Rick Foust, MD

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
IM Residency: UAB

Gogo-Oguté Ibodeng, MD

Gogo-Oguté Ibodeng, MD

Medical School: University of Port Harcourt
IM Residency: Thomas Hospital, Fairhope 

Ben McCormick, MD

Ben McCormick, MD

Medical School: University of South Alabama
IM Residency: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Brian Westbrook, MD

Brian Westbrook, MD

Medical School: UAB
IM Residency: UAB

Second Year Fellows

Sean Patrick Bliven, MD

Sean Patrick Bliven, MD

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
IM Residency: UAB

Joud El Dick, MD

Joud El Dick, MD

Medical School: American University of Beirut
IM Residency: Virginia Commonwealth

Jay Jarodiya, MD, MPH

Jay Jarodiya, MD, MPH

Medical School: Wayne State University
IM Residency: Wayne State University

Vinod Kumar, MD, MS

Vinod Kumar, MD, MS

Medical School: Dow Medical College
IM Residency: University of Illinois of Urbana

Fady Sidhom, MD

Fady Sidhom, MD

Medical School: American School of the Carribean
IM Residency: Howard University

Third Year Fellow

John Dasher, MD

John Dasher, MD

Medical School: UAB
IM Residency: UAB

Sydney Dunn-Valadez, MD

Sydney Dunn-Valadez, MD

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
IM Residency: UAB

Kyle Kidwell, MD

Kyle Kidwell, MD

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
IM Residency: Vanderbilt UMC

Tylan Magnusson, MD

Tylan Magnusson, MD

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
IM Residency: UAB

Heidi Worth, MD

Heidi Worth, MD

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
IM Residency: University of Tennessee MC

 

Ready to unlock your potential?

Peruse our program to get a sense of the rich fellowship training experience that awaits you at UAB.
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Got questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.

Rita PaschalI'm excited that you are considering our hematology and oncology fellowship program at UAB and Birmingham. Contact me for more details about our program.

Rita Paschal, MD, Program Director

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Kelly AdamsonI'm always ready to answer questions about our exciting program. Please feel free to contact me for more details about the hematology and oncology fellowship.

Kelly Adamson, Fellowship Program Coordinator

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