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The UAB Vein Program, with its outpatient UAB Vein Clinic located at UAB Hospital – Highlands, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of venous disease, from cosmetic concerns to complex conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, venous ulcers, and pelvic venous disorders. Learn about what common vein concerns may look or feel like, and how to get care.
Radiologists rarely meet patients face to face, but their work plays a central role in diagnosis and treatment. Every day, abdominal radiologists read and interpret scans that help doctors decide the next steps.
The UAB Department of Urology officially launched the Urology Cancer Survivorship Clinic on May 1, 2026, expanding long-term support services for patients recovering from urologic cancers while helping create a more coordinated approach to post-operative follow-up care.
The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery celebrated resident scholarship and academic achievement during its 2026 Resident Research Day on June 18. That evening, the department honored its graduating residents and fellows during its annual graduation dinner, celebrating the completion of their training and recognizing outstanding achievements across the residency program.
The Department of Urology hosted its annual graduation ceremony on June 20, honoring the achievements of its graduating residents and fellows. The event brought together faculty, family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate years of dedication, rigorous training, and commitment to advancing the field of urologic care.
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Vice Chair of Education Dale Colorado, D.O., M.P.H. has been named the 2026 recipient of the Ernest Johnson Outstanding Educator Award from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
The Department of Pathology is thrilled to welcome three new faculty members, effective July 1. Gopal Kumar, M.D., joins the Division of Anatomic Pathology as an assistant professor, Song Lu, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)CM, DABCC, FCACB joins the Division of Laboratory Medicine as an assistant professor, and Meghan White, M.D., joins the Division of Women’s Health as an assistant professor.
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce that Saulat Sheikh, M.D., will serve as the surgical director of the UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute’s Liver Transplantation Program, effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The UAB Department of Pathology has been strategically planning its digital pathology effort since well before its initial launch in 2024, but what is digital pathology? And why is this new initiative so important?
The Department of Radiology recognized faculty, trainees, and staff for outstanding achievements during its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence in research, clinical care, education, and service.
The spine team is at the center of caring for patients with some of the most complex and often debilitating orthopaedic conditions. From acute injuries to chronic spine disorders, this group provides focused, specialized care for conditions affecting the neck and back.
Hannah Jarvis, M.D., recently graduated as the first fellow from the UAB Advanced Endourology and Stone Disease Fellowship Program within the Department of Urology. Designed to provide advanced training in minimally invasive urologic surgery alongside robust research and mentorship, the fellowship is preparing the next generation of leaders in the field, and Jarvis’s experience offers a compelling glimpse of its impact.
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Walter H. Johnson, Jr., M.D., professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology, after a distinguished career of extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication to children with congenital heart disease. Johnson will be retiring at the end of June 2026.
Congratulations to Daniel Cooper PGY-3 Med-Peds resident and David Wolff PGY-2 pediatric resident for receiving the 2026 Walt “The Rock” Johnson Award.
Congratulations to Chris Turley, pediatric resident PGY-3, on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Carolyn Ashworth, M.D. Pediatric Primary Care Award.
Douglas Anderson, M.D., M.S., associate professor in the UAB Division of Transplantation, has been selected to serve as the Region 3 representative on the Pancreas Transplantation Committee of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Anderson was chosen by the OPTN Regional Councilors and Vice President following a national review of committee applications, and his three-year term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
The UAB Department of Radiology offers a full range of imaging services. These are the most commonly used exams.
Adam W. Beck, M.D., professor of surgery and director of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has led an international multidisciplinary consortium that has published a landmark consensus report in Circulation, one of the world’s leading cardiovascular journals.
The UAB Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation has revamped its Orthotics & Prosthetics residency program, transitioning to a combined 18-month training model in line with new national standards. PM&R welcomed Meghan Hancock in June as the first resident to train under the new model.
Marisa Marques, M.D., a professor emeritus in the Division of Laboratory Medicine, retired from the department on July 31, 2023, after 30 years of service. A devoted educator and mentor, Marques instructed courses ranging from coagulation to dental clinical pathology and served in several mentorship roles within the UAB Graduate School, Heersink School of Medicine, and Minority Medical Education Program. During her time at UAB, she held many leadership roles. She served as director of the Transfusion Medicine Blood Bank Fellowship, associate director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine, and as section head of Transfusion Medicine, among others. Marques received numerous awards, such as the Heersink Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching, the Excellence in Resident Education in Clinical Pathology Award, and the Excellence in Mentorship Award from the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). In 2022, Marques was awarded the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Francis S. Morrison, M.D. Memorial Lecture Award.
Heather Watts, M.A., communications manager in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics, has received the 2025 Senior Communicator of the Year Award from the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Excellence in Communications Awards.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics is pleased to welcome Rich Lee, MHA, as its new executive administrator.
Words have power. That is why MS4 Anna Ulrey, a student in the Department of Family and Community Medicine's Comprehensive Urban Underserved and Rural Experience (CU2RE) program, has used her research project, “Safe Words in Lifestyle Medicine,” to explore how language can transform patient care and meaningful primary care research can shape clinical practice.
The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation honored its 2026 graduates during a ceremony on June 24 at the UAB Alumni House. The event recognized four residents and one fellow as they completed their training and prepared to begin the next chapter of their careers.
Emily Gantz, D.O., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Pediatric Neurology, has been named associate program director for the UAB Child Neurology Residency Program.
Glenn C. Rowe, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Disease. The Rowe Lab focuses on understanding the molecular pathways that influence mitochondrial metabolism in response to diet and exercise, to improve mitochondrial function and reduce the harmful effects of the metabolic syndrome.
The Department of Microbiology is pleased to welcome a new cohort of Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) students who have joined the Microbiology and Immunology themes. These trainees represent the next generation of scientists, preparing to advance our understanding of microbes, host defense, and human health.
As part of their training, each PGY4 resident conducted a research study during their second to fourth years of residency. They shared their research during PM&R Grand Rounds.
The Department of Urology hosted its 2026 Annual Resident Research Symposium on June 10, 2026, bringing together faculty, trainees, and staff for an afternoon of scholarly presentations and discussion.
The Department of Pathology is home to the Pathology Learning Resource, a web-based educational portal developed by the Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Bioinformatics. This platform houses an expanding collection of high-quality educational videos designed to support training and professional development in modern pathology practice. While the platform itself is available for UAB faculty, staff, and trainees, its videos have recently been shared to YouTube for public access.