When did you graduate from UAB?
I graduated in 2012.- What city are you located in?
I live in Birmingham, AL and work for ENT Associates of Alabama. Our practice covers 8 hospitals/clinics in and around Birmingham. My office is located at Baptist Walker Regional Medical Center in Jasper. - What are your clinical/research interests?
General Otolaryngology. I appreciate the amazing research being done in ENT but hope I never have to write another research paper again. - How did you choose to practice this area of otolaryngology?
I know everyone says the variety, but it’s true, I get bored doing the same thing. - What aspect of your time at UAB do you believe was most valuable as you started your career?
The most valuable and yet worst part of residency was being on call. Making the best decisions you can on your own is the foundation of practicing medicine. After residency call, all other calls seem to pale in comparison. You can pretty much handle anything. - Did you have a particular mentor while at UAB? Why were they a good mentor?
I had so many good mentors that it is hard to pick just one. The attendings poured so much into me, and because of them I have a great livelihood. I still remember a particularly bad day, when Dr. Scott Hill told me to go home, relax, have a glass of wine, and come back tomorrow to do it all again. They taught me to just keep going. - What is one of your fondest memories from UAB?
My fondest memories would be the relationships I formed with my co-residents. Their humor made residency so much more enjoyable. I still keep in touch with them today. - Give one piece of advice you’d like to share with the current residents or those recently graduated.
Residency is only a small part of your life, and be assured your life will be your own again. - Hobbies/Interests: When you’re not working, how do you spend your time?
Haha what time? I have 2 young kids, and so most of my time is spent taking care of them. If I am lucky, I can get a run in a few times a week.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Angela Blount
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