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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.

Top L to R: Kelli Chaviano, Stephen Clark, Margaret Marks, James Odum, Marie Pfarr, Mary Silverberg, Emily Skoog and Michelle VetersThe UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed eight new faculty members in the month of July. Please join us in making them feel at home! 

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).

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.

L to R: Elizabeth Alva and Matthew KutnyAs 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.

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.

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.

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.

Tennille Webb, M.D., assistant professor in Division of Nephrology, has been recognized as the June 2022 American Society Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) member of the month. 

L to R: Diyva Goel and Karen WangThe Russell Cunningham Memorial Research Program is an eight-week summer internship and research program. Two students are selected and will work with faculty mentors from the Department of Pediatrics. This program was established by Dr. Sergio Stagno, Chair Emeritus of the UAB Department of Pediatrics, to honor the memory of Dr. Russell Cunningham. 

Namasivayam Ambalavanan M.D., professor in the Division of Neonatology has been appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Committee on Fetus and Newborn. 

Nick CaJacob, M.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, has been named to the Epic Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialty Steering Board. He will serve a three-year term starting in July 2022.

Congratulations to our UAB Pediatric Fellowship Class of 2022. Thank you to all who helped us celebrate the graduates at a reception in their honor on May 24th.

Please see below where they will be going after completing fellowship training.

The UAB Department of Pediatrics welcomed one new faculty member in the month of May. Please join us in making them feel at home! 

Daphne Arnold, LICSW, PIP, associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology

Veronica Sanders, a student working the lab of Matthew Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology, has been named a UAB Honors College Presidential Honors Fellowship for the summer of 2022.

L to R: Elizabeth Gunn and Meghan HarrisonThe 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.

The Dixon Foundation supports the Dixon Pediatric Fellowship training program for fellows who intend to pursue an academic career with a research emphasis (ranging from basic and translational science to education or QI-centric research) in approved pediatric subspecialties.

L to R: Marsha Reid and Stephanie PerryAfter more than 23 years of service to the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Marsha Reid, director of Clinical Operations, will be retiring on May 31, 2022. 

L to R: Fred Goldman and Joe ChewningIt is with great appreciation the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology announces the retirement of Frederick Goldman, M.D., professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the director of the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at Children's of Alabama effective April 1, 2022. Dr. Goldman will remain a member of the division in a part-time capacity until September 30, 2022.

The Pediatric Fellowship office is seeking applications for the Chu Family Educational Scholarship for Fall 2022. Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis and upon a Review Committee’s analysis of the written application. For the academic year starting in July 2022, one to two candidates will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship for their chosen educational endeavor.