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Pediatrics May 14, 2026

chu 2026 2027L to R: Brittney Johnston, Britt Cawthon and Bailey KerneaThe Chu Family has generously donated funds to Children's of Alabama and the Department of Pediatrics to support educational initiatives. A portion of this donation has been set aside for the pediatric fellows to fund scholarships for fellows who apply. Candidates were selected on a competitive basis. These awards will provide funds for tuition, books and fees related to their educational endeavors.

Please join us in congratulating the Chu Family Educational Scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year:

Brittney Johnston, D.O. 

Pediatric Critical Care

Educational Effort: “Non-Invasive Modalities for Intracranial Pressure in Patients with Severe Brain Trauma, Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter”

Britt Cawthon, M.D. 

Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Educational Effort: Graduate Certificate in “Multi-Tiered Approach to Trauma” at UAB

Bailey Kernea, M.D.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 

Educational Effort: Advanced Development in Primary Palliative Care


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