The UAB Department of Pathology is excited to announce our Chief Residents for the 2022-23 year, and thank our 2021-22 Chiefs.

We would like to acknowledge the superb example that our 2021-22 Chiefs Drs. Raima Memon, Oraine Snaith and Denis Noubouossie Fondjie have set over the past year. They excelled in their leadership positions and we thank them all for a job well done.

Our 2023 Chief Residents, effective Tuesday, February 1, 2022, are:

Sarah Anderson, D.O. –Chief Resident of Anatomic Pathology

Dr. Anderson is currently completing her PGY3 AP/CP residency year, and is a graduate of the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

She will stay on at UAB Pathology as a surgical pathology fellow in 2023-24.

"It is an honor to humbly serve as AP Chief Resident. I will strive to positively impact the wellness and education of my colleagues, with the utmost care for every patient, every day."

Sarah DePew, D.O. – Chief Resident of Clinical Pathology

Dr. DePew is currently completing her PGY3 AP/CP residency year, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee. She will stay on at UAB Pathology as a hematopathology fellow in 2023-24.

"I'm thrilled and honored to have been selected as chief. I could not ask for a better group of residents to represent. Assuming this responsibility means using my voice and skills to uphold our department's dedication to collegiality, high educational standards and excellent patient care."

Geoffrey Herndon, D.O. – Chief Resident, Education and Outreach

Dr. Herndon is currently completing his PGY3 AP/CP residency year, and is a graduate of A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He will complete a hematopathology fellowship at UAB Pathology with co-chief Sarah DePew. Following residency, Hernson plans to return to his hometown to join a private pathology group as general surgical pathologist/hematopathologist.

"I took this role as a way to expand myself as a professional and leader, and for the opportunity to assist my co-residents in becoming the best pathologists they can."

We are excited to present the 2022-23 chief residents to you, and grateful to our outgoing chief residents. As usual, February will serve as a transition month between outgoing and incoming Chief Residents. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our program—we look forward to a fantastic year.

In addition, we would like to announce our new Resident Leadership Group, made up of the following:

Resident Leader in Engagement: Falone Amoa, M.D., PGY1. Dr. Amoa will be responsible for social and wellness efforts for trainees.

Resident Leader in Advocacy: Brooke Bartow, M.D., PGY1. Dr. Bartow will be responsible for medical student relations and outreach efforts.

Resident Leader in Communications: Caroline Stanek, M.D., PGY1. Dr. Stanek will be responsible for amplification of our program via social media and working with the Pathology Communications Team.

We are excited to begin the new year with this team in place, building upon the work of those before them. Congratulations to our resident leaders, we look forward to good things to come this year.