Dr. Kong to receive endowed professorship
We are pleased to announce that Michele Kong, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care, will receive an endowed professorship from Children’s of Alabama on Oct. 1, 2022. This celebrates Dr. Kong’s significant contributions to Children’s of Alabama, UAB and to our larger community.
Read moreFaculty from Division of Neonatology receive awards at the Perinatal Research Society meeting
Two faculty members in the Division of Neonatology were honored at the Perinatal Research Society annual meeting, held in Austin, TX from Sept. 9-11. Ariel Salas, M.D., associate professor, and Vikek Shukla, M.D., assistant professor, both received the Outstanding Paper by an Associate Member/ Best Young Investigator Paper, Perinatal Research Society Award.
Read moreDrs. Ladinsky and Dye receive Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Awards
The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hosted its annual awards dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Morissa Ladinsky, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, and Candice Dye, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, were among those honored.
Read moreDr. Cron selected for American College of Rheumatology committee
Randy Cron, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, was selected for a volunteer position on the American College of Rheumatology Division Directors Committee.
Read moreDepartment welcomes thirteen new faculty members in August 2022
The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed thirteen new faculty members in the month of August. Please join us in making them feel at home!Read more
Dr. Alana Nichols named to BBJ Top 40 Under 40
Alana Nichols, M.D., PGY-2 Med-Peds resident, was named to the Birmingham Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40.Read more
Dr. Gentle receives Loan Repayment Program award from NIH
Samuel Gentle, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology, received a Loan Repayment Program (LRP) award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Read moreDr. Gunn selected for ASH Award
Elizabeth Gunn, M.D., fellow in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, was recently selected for the 2022 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Research Training Award for Fellows (RTAF).
Read moreCathy Turner graduates from Executive Master of Science in Health Administration Program
Cathy Turner, executive administrator of the Department of Pediatrics, recently graduated alongside 26 of her classmates in Cohort 56 of UAB's Executive Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Program.
Read moreFour pediatric enterprise faculty selected for the Healthcare Leadership Academy
UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) is a collaboration between the Collat School of Business and the School of Medicine. The program offers training opportunities and develops leadership skills essential to academic healthcare.
The Read moreMini Medical School graduates first cohort
The UAB Department of Pediatrics Mini Medical School started in the spring of 2022 to provide a longitudinal series of virtual and in-person experiences to increase middle school students’ awareness of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers, both in general and in medicine. An additional goal of the program is to increase the pipeline for those who have traditionally been under-represented in medicine (URiM).
Read moreDr. Cron appointed to American Board of Pediatrics subboard
Randy Cron, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, was recently appointed to a six-year appointment to the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Subboard of Pediatric Rheumatology.
Read moreDr. Coyne-Beasley appointed to Journal of Adolescent Health editorial board
Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., MPH, professor in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, was recently invited to join the Journal of Adolescent Health (JAH)’s Editorial Board for a three-year term.
Read moreDepartment welcomes eight new faculty members in July 2022
The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed eight new faculty members in the month of July. Please join us in making them feel at home! Read more
Dr. Schmitt to serve as assistant course director for ICM and CSSP
Jessica Schmitt, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes, was recently selected as the assistant course director of Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM) and Clinical Skills Scholar’s Program (CSSP).
Read moreDr. Vu recipient of 2021-2022 Spring Research Roundtable/Fellow Core Conference Attendance Award
Please join us in congratulating Binh Vu, M.D., fellow in the Division of Neonatology, on receiving the 2021-2022 Spring Fellow Research Roundtable/Fellow Core Conference Attendance Award. As part of this award, Dr. Vu will be given a stipend to use towards expenses for a meeting of his choice.
Read moreDivision of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology announces new leadership roles
As of July 1, 2022, Elizabeth “Lilly” Alva, M.D., MSPH, assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, will be taking over as director of the Pediatric Solid Tumor Program. In this capacity, she will oversee and help grow and develop clinical, research, and educational aspects of the solid tumor program.Read more
Dr. Lai receives 2022CCTS Pilot Award
Through the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Partner Network Pilot Program, the CCTS aims to develop the future research workforce and combat health disparities in our region by supporting pilot research that addresses scientific questions across the translational spectrum.
Read moreDr. Ladinsky named to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Morissa Ladinsky, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, was elected to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the UAB Faculty Senate.
Read moreDr. Bingham named Pediatric Instructor of the Year
Sarah Bingham, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine, received the Pediatric Instructor of the Year Award by the UAB Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
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