Department of Medical Education

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, operator of MAX Transit, is renewing its partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Equal Access Birmingham to help address transportation insecurity in the Birmingham area.

Although the deadline for Title II digital accessibility compliance was extended to April 26, 2027, the communications and web teams at UAB have remained committed to a proactive approach to updating documents on the web and ensuring all new documents comply with Title II guidelines.

The 2026 Educational Research & Innovations in Clinical & Health Sciences (ENRICH) Week will take place the week of Monday, September 14, 2026. ENRICH Week is held each year, providing a place for healthcare educators to grow their teaching skills, participate in curriculum innovation, and showcase their research in health education.

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine celebrated the Class of 2030 during its annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Held at the Alabama Theatre, the event brought together 207 incoming medical students, along with faculty, staff, family, and friends to commemorate this important occasion.

The Department of Medical Education has highlighted the crucial teams that support our students in their medical school journey. In this lineup summary, we want to feature the individuals who will be mentoring students through the Clinical Skills Scholars program.