- When did you graduate from UAB?
2014. - Where are you now?
Univeristy of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kent. - What are your clinical/research interests?
Immunonutrition in cancer patients, microvascular free tissue transfer, resident burnout. - What aspect of your time at UAB do you believe was most valuable as you started your career?
All of it. When entering fellowship, I felt that I was better prepared than some of my counterparts because of the autonomy, responsibility, and communication that I learned during my time at UAB. - Did you have a particular mentor while at UAB?
Several - but mainly Bill Carroll and Eben Rosenthal. - What is one of your fondest memories from UAB?
Going into the OR on a Saturday to film "Flap You" with all the residents. - Give one piece of advice you'd like to share with the current residents or those recently graduated.
When you become an attending, you will understand. Don’t get frustrated. - When you're not working, how do you spend your time?
Movies, hiking, traveling, eating all kinds of food, following the Michigan Wolverines
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Alexandra Kejner
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